Grade 8
EL Second Edition
Module 1
Folklore of Latin America
Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall
Module 2
Food Choices
The Omnivore's Dilemma: Young Readers Edition by Michael Pollan
“What’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and old-fashioned hunting and gathering, this young readers’ adaptation of Pollan’s famous food-chain exploration encourages kids to consider the personal and global health implications of their food choices. In a smart, compelling format with updated facts, plenty of photos, graphs, and visuals, as well as a new afterword and backmatter, The Omnivore’s Dilemma serves up a bold message to the generation that needs it most: It’s time to take charge of our national eating habits—and it starts with you.
Guiding Questions:
Where does our food come from?
What factors influence our access to healthy food? How do we research this?
How do we analyze arguments about how food should be grown and processed?
What factors should we prioritize when making choices about our food? How do we share these recommendations with others?