A Teacher's Guide to Folklife Resources

Materials Related to Foodways

There are 9 titles in this list.

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Dane County Cultural Tour
by Randall School 4th and 5th Grades
free
Subjects: Music; Foodways; Vernacular Architecture; Folk Arts and Material Culture; Storytelling; Farming and Gardening; Occupational Culture;
Locations: Wisconsin;

http://csumc.wisc.edu/cmct/DaneCountyTour/

This is a record of one brave teacher's 4-day field trip with his class to document many of the folklife-related activities and institutions in Dane County, Wisconsin. Many of the descriptions are student-written. This also has a "How We Did It" section, in case you're thinking of organizing your own.

Published by:
Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures
901 University Bay Drive
Madison, WI 53705
608/262-8180

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Field Guide to Hmong Culture
by Dia Cha, Mai Zong Vue and Steve Carmen
free
Subjects: Asian Culture; Foodways; Music; Clans; Recreation; Ritual and Ceremony; Folk Arts and Material Culture; Hmong Culture;
Locations: Asia; China; Laos; Vietnam;

http://arts.state.wi.us/static/folkartsed/HMONG_FIELD_GUIDE_WEB.pdf

This illustrated booklet explains the history, clans, lineage, daily life, food and farming, art, celebrations, spirituality, folklore, language, games, and traditions of the Hmong people. Also, included is a bibliography and questions for study.

Published by:
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
Madison, WI 53703

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Folkpatterns Leader's Guide: A Cultural Heritage Program
by Michigan State University
$12.00; $3.00
Subjects: Folk Arts and Material Culture; Documentation and Field Research; Family Celebrations and Traditions; Foodways; Farming and Gardening;
Locations: Michigan;

http://museum.msu.edu/s-program/folkpatterns/index.html

Folkpatterns is a cultural heritage program for children that encourages them to explore and document historical and traditional patterns in their own lives, their families and their communities such as games, stories, foods, family lore, art, celebrations, architecture, songs, dance, and more. This revised guide and activity pack is helpful for teachers as well as 4-H leaders. Focuses on involving students with tradition bearers and teaching documentation skills. Other bulletins are available for $3.00 including "Foodways: A 4-H Folkpatterns Project (#4-H 1329," 1985; and "Heritage Gardening: Vegetables (#4-H 1279), n.d., which includes suggested activities to involve children in gardening projects.

Published by:
Michigan State University Bulletin Office
PO Box 231
East Lansing, MI 48824
517/355-0240

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Foxfire
by Eliot Wigginton, Margie Bennett, eds.

Subjects: Folk Arts and Material Culture; Community Life; Storytelling; Documentation and Field Research; Foodways; Ritual and Ceremony;
Locations: Georgia;

http://www.foxfire.org/news.html

The Georgia-based institute Foxfire has been producing publications by students and teachers for over thirty-five years. Foxfire News contains teacher stories, informational pieces and news. The eleven volume Foxfire Book series on Appalachian folklife resulted from student documentation and field research projects. The Foxfire Web site lists educational tools, materials for teachers, and publications, including Foxfire Magazine. Foxfire utilizes a learner-centered, community-based educational approach, with an emphasis on teacher training which supports Appalachian culture.

Published by:
Doubleday
Garden City, NY

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Hmong Cultural Tour
by Randall School 4th and 5th Grades
free
Subjects: Hmong Culture; Asian American Culture; Foodways; Music; Ritual and Ceremony; Immigration and Migration; Folk Arts and Material Culture;
Locations: Laos; Thailand; Michigan;

http://csumc.wisc.edu/cmct/HmongTour/themes/index.htm

This is a record of a class trip that encompassed seven cities and allowed the students to experience Hmong culture firsthand. Many of the short articles are written by students and would be useful for classroom use. There is also a "How We Did It" section, so teachers can plan their own cultural field trip.

Published by:
Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures
901 University Bay Drive
Madison, WI 53705
608/262-8180

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My Harvest Home: A Celebration of Polish Songs, Dances, Games and Customs
by Andrea Schafer
$20.95
Subjects: Polish American Culture; Foodways; Dance; Music; Folk Arts and Material Culture;
Locations: Poland;

http://worldmusicpress.com/harvesthome.htm

This book will help teachers and students get started in learning Polish traditional arts. Sheet music is supplied for songs, instructions are given for dances. Additionally, a few recipes and craft instructions are offered.

Published by:
World Music Press
PO Box 2565
Danbury, CT 06813-2565
203/748-1131

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North Country Folklore Online
by Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
free
Subjects: Storytelling; Occupational Culture; Foodways; Vernacular Architecture; Music; Folk Arts and Material Culture; Recreation;
Locations: New York (State);

http://www.northcountryfolklore.org/index.html

Site has educational modules dealing with many aspects of folklife in northern New York state. Designed for use by teachers or by older students. Includes pictures, text, and audio clips.

Published by:
Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
2 W Main St/PO Box 665
Canton, NY 13617-0665
315/386-4289

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Teacher's Guide to Kentucky Folklife
by Kentucky Historical Society
free
Subjects: Documentation and Field Research; Folk Arts and Material Culture; Foodways; Occupational Culture; Storytelling;
Locations: Kentucky;

http://www.wku.edu/kentuckyfolkweb/ffest.html

A complete teacher's guide including lesson plans, background essays for students and teachers, ideas for extending the lessons and classroom activities. Different units explore particular traditions or aspects of folklife, and can be used separately or together. Very thorough resource lists for both teachers and students included, as well. Intended for use in upper elementary and middle school.

Published by:
Kentucky Historical Society
100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
877/444-7867

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World of Our Own: Kentucky Folkways
by Kentucky Educational Television

Subjects: Music; Folk Arts and Material Culture; Foodways; Fishing; Occupational Culture; Ritual and Ceremony;
Locations: Kentucky;

http://www.ket.org/content/folkways/programs.htm

Series of videos examining many customs and traditions in Kentucky. Also includes interviews with folklorists to explain and contextualize traditions which are shown during the videos. Teacher's guide also available.

Published by:
Kentucky Educational Television
600 Cooper Dr.
Lexington, KY 40502
800/945-9167