Cvillian, 40-something, mother of 2; full-time Realtor, quasi-vegetarian & local foods devotee, rapidweaver, quilter; trying to find more hours in the day, like you.
This post is basically totally off topic for my blog, but I just love the creativity and practicality on display here. As the owner of complete wardrobes in quite a range of sizes, I have often thought about hitting my own storage closet and artistically re-purposing some pieces.
Check out this great blog by Cvillian Rose Brown about her year without garbage.
Author(s) Catherine Hutchings, The New York Times Learning Network
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Economics, Health, Mathematics, Social Studies
Interdisciplinary Connections
Overview of Lesson Plan:In this lesson, students analyze global food consumption then take a “food challenge” to create a nutritious menu on a limited budget. Then, students prepare inexpensive, healthful foods to be shared together as a class.
Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson.
from the NY TImes Learning Network: a lesson plan for Middle and High schoolers, with a tip of the hat to one of my favorite blogs, The One Dollar Diet Project.
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