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Cross- Curricular Activities

Using the book’s structure, have students choose an item, food, thing, etc., then write their own story following the “____ is [food, shape, place, time, etc.]” pattern seen in the book. Encourage children to share out their story!

Fill a large container with dried rice or beans, give children time to explore using measuring cups/spoons and smaller containers.
After some time, start to ask questions about which measuring device or small container can hold the most rice or the least amount; are there some that hold the same amount despite a difference in shape?
Have children count out how many cups, half cups, quarter cups, etc. are needed to fill smaller containers.

Explore a map of Indigenous lands, like the one found here (native-land.ca). Search your address or city, and determine which Indigenous groups reside there or have lived there in the past. Then, do further research as a group or independently on those communities. Share your findings!

Experiment: Yeast Balloon
Materials: 1 clean, empty water bottle, 1 packet of active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 balloon, warm water

Steps:

1. Fill water bottle with around 1 inch of warm water.

2. Add entire yeast packet and gently swirl for a few seconds.

3. Add sugar and swirl mixture again.

4. Blow up balloon and release a few times before stretching balloon over water bottle opening.

5. Let bottle sit in warm place for around 20 min and watch what happens!

Explanation: Since yeast is a microscopic fungus organism, it feeds on the sugar which allows it to bubble and grow. The interaction between yeast and sugar also creates carbon dioxide. This gas moves upward into the balloon, slowly filling it up. A similar process takes place when making bread — the yeast creates carbon dioxide that forms bubbles in the dough.