Our Food

This book does foster development of processes. There are scaffolded questions beginning with simple ideas building into more complex ideas.

• Author: Grace Lin
• Illustrator: Grace Zong
• Year Published: 2016
• ISBN: 3028111670

Science Topics

• Earth Science
• Life Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• 1st Grade

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 3rd Grade

Summary

Playful poems, common questions, and clear answers are explored in the realm of the food we eat. Follow along on the farm to explore where our foods are coming from and what their purposes and benefits to our body are.

Evaluation

• Appropriateness: Medium
• Authority: Medium
• Accuracy: Medium
• Liteary Artistry: Medium
• Appearance: High

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

This book does foster development of processes. There are scaffolded questions beginning with simple ideas building into more complex ideas.

Does the book provide an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions?

Yes this book does. At the top of each page different questions are posed. These allow for students to examine the illustrations and then maybe think of the questions before reading the information and tap in to any prior knowledge on the subject.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

This book does not encourage children to think for themselves as much as it could. I think that it is pretty explicit with the information and it is done pretty factually.

Is the science topic addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson?

I think that this book addresses the science topic of plants and where our food is coming form and how it grows. I think that these ideas are a great starting point for lessons on earth science.

Is the content based on sound scientific principles? Is it accurate?

I believe this information to be accurate and helpful. The information provided is helpful in knowing our different food groups and where they actually come from and what they do for our bodies. Knowing the why behind it is explored in this book.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

This book does distinguish between fact and fiction.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are a little playful. They are not quite life like but would definitely be appealing to a younger audience.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes this book is! For a first or second grade class I believe that this book provides appropriate presented information. This book does it in a playful way.

Is there a multicultural component? Is it free from stereotyping?

There is not a multi cultural component to the book. The characters being displayed are not of different race. The ideas about the food groups may attend to only some populations and cultures.

Is the book free from gender bias?

This book shows only a male farmer. I think that there should be representation of women in this profession as well. Children can see that this is a job for all genders.

Does the book show the close association between science and other disciplines?

No. This book really does not do a great job of bridging that gap to other disciplines. I would have a hard time relating it to other subjects.

Does the book present a positive attitude toward science and technology?

I think it does have a positive attitude toward science and technology. They appreciate the notion of where our food is coming form and also the use of the tools to access it and what our body is doing to use the food.