Production of Goods

This week, Grade 1 explored the last line of inquiry which is about the production of goods. We sorted out whole foods/real foods from processed foods. Grade 1s realised that whole foods are original foods that we get directly from the sources such as farms, sea, and others. While processed foods are the ones that have been changed to look and taste like something else by adding ingredients in them. Processed foods don't look like the original ones they claim to be. Sadly, they are common in the shelves at the supermarket. Through our readings, we discovered the different changes that happen when original ingredients (products) are processed. From our discussion, we found out that additional ingredients are added to enhance the taste of the products as well as to lengthen the life span of it. These added ingredients are preservatives (chemicals), salt, sugar, spices, and others. We visited Kewpie Kitchen Kobe this week to see how they make mayonnaise that we use as part of our salad dressings, burger, and others. They were amazed to find out the main ingredients for mayonnaise are vegetable oil, vinegar and of course, the main one, egg. They saw how the mayonnaise are packed, checked for quality, sealed, packed and boxed. They saw the machines doing the job of packing 615 bottles per minute. Next week, Grade 1s will look into ways on how they can make their learning meaningful. In what ways they can apply what they discovered in this unit? How can they make connection?