Onions Have Layers Lessons 1-7

Lesson One – Onions from the Ground Up

The first lesson plan on food and nutrition pertaining to onions introduces students to how much there is to know about the ubiquitous onion.

Lesson 1

KWL Chart

Growth Timeline A

Growth Timeline B

Onions from the Ground Up PowerPoint

Onions-Vegetable Alliums PowerPoint

Lesson Two – Layers of Health Benefits

The second lesson plan on food and nutrition pertaining to onions provides an introduction to both the history and health benefits of onions.

Food Journal

Simple Tips to Enjoy More Onions

Layers of Health Benefits PowerPoint

Onions in Literatures PowerPoint

Lesson Three – Layers of Nutrition and Recipe Conversion

The third lesson plan on food and nutrition pertaining to onions introduces students to the basics of food preparation and measurement.

Lesson 3

Nutrition Facts Worksheet

Lesson Four – Cooking Lab

The fourth lesson plan on food and nutrition pertaining to onions gives students the hands-on opportunity to discover the value and nuance of the onion in an actual meal.

Lesson 4

Scientific Method Worksheet

Cooking Lab Procedures

Lesson Five – Do You Know About Onions?

The fifth lesson plan on food and nutrition pertaining to onions introduces students to the basics of onion agriculture in America.

Lesson 5

Do You Know About Onions?

Do You Know About Onions Worksheet

Do You Know About Onions Answers

Lesson Six – Onions, Ogres and Marketing

The sixth lesson plan on food and nutrition pertaining to onions uses the onion to teach students how to navigate the consumer side of marketing.

Lesson 6

Lesson Seven – The People vs. Onion

The seventh lesson plan on food and nutrition pertaining to onions teaches students about the American justice system and reinforces all that they’ve learned about the health effects of onions.

Lesson 7

The People vs. Onion Mock Trial Script