Food Systems and Staple Crops
Lesson Study Resources
Description: Students explored their own history with food through an activity where they discussed with a small group a meal that has special meaning to them. They then performed a jigsaw activity to learn about 5 important staple crops.
When and Where: CSU Stanislaus, CSU San Bernardino, CSU East Bay, Chico State University, and College of Marin cross-campus team, 2025–26
Team members: Wendy St. John, College of Marin (facilitator); Lisa Anderson, CSU San Bernardino; Matt Cover, CSU Stanislaus; Adrienne Edwards, Chico State; Jenny Hazlehurst, CSU East Bay
Lesson Study Conference Slides
Lesson Study Conference Presentation (video)