Create short videos of students reporting about foods from animals or plants. Have the students use recycled materials to create a costume and give themselves a name, such as "Frank, the Food Reporter," for their reporting exercise. Video the class responses to the student illustrations or photographs of foods. Share the videos with parents and other family members.

Use a map of the world and a map of the United States to help students identify where in the world certain crops and livestock are raised. For example, corn in Iowa, peaches in Georgia, Kiwifruit in New Zealand, olives in Italy, etc. Discuss why certain areas of the world grow a specific crop or raise a particular animal.

Discuss food from other countries that might not be part of the typical US diet. Introduce foods like escargot, guacamole, tripe, and wasp crackers.

Invite a community member that is a practicing nurse or nutritionist to visit with students to share information about food groups and eating habits. Prior to the meeting, talk with students to determine what their questions are for the expert. Write these questions on a classroom whiteboard or chart paper. Have student questions in a visible spot in the classroom when the expert arrives. After the visit, arrange the students in small groups to talk about what they learned. Using crayons, students should illustrate what they have just learned about food choices. Encourage students to share their illustration and learning with parents and other family members.

Organize a class trip to a local farm. Prior to the trip, students should discuss what questions they have for the professional farmer. After the trip, have the students meet in small groups to discuss what they learned. Use crayons or colored pencils to illustrate their experiences.