June 2009

Lesson number 19 of Food is Elementary focused on China. In this lesson, students learned about using a wok as a way to cook food. They also discovered soy beans and their great versatility. Students also participated in the creation of a delicious Chinese stir-fry dish!

The lesson began by locating China on a map. The Food Educators explained that China has a huge population of more than one billion people. Because of this large population, starvation has long been a problem in China. As a result, the Chinese people have been very resourceful in developing their traditional cuisine.