Soybeans? Really.....Yes!
Children will sit at the story rug and listen to the story, Auntie Yang's Great Soybean Picnic by Ginnie Lo. Afterwards have a discussion about soybeans. Have you ever eaten one? Some fun facts:
Soybeans, which are called mao dou in Chinese, are also known by the Japanese name edamame.
They were originally cultivated in northeastern China about five thousand years ago, soybeans arrived in North America in the late 1700s.
At first the soybean's was not intended to be eaten. It was only used as a weight to balance the sailing ships. Toward the end of the nineteenth century, farmers in the United States began to plant soybeans as feed for their livestock.
Today soybeans are a popular food that Americans of many backgrounds enjoy. Soybeans are extremely nutritious and amazingly versatile. Rich in protein, they are an excellent substitute for meat.
There are hundreds of ways soybeans can be consumed—from tofu to soy milk to spicy and sweet sauces. Cooking oil and baking flour are made from soybeans. Soybeans are also used to create industrial products such as ink, fabric, insulation, plastic, and fuel. Today the United States is the world’s leading producer of soybeans, shipping millions of tons annually to the leading importer of soybeans: China.
Today, children will learn to cook a simple snack of soybeans.
Source of Video: Delectable Plant. (2010, May 29). Edamame Soybean. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/ooxZs1DIsG8
Using the portable electric cooking range, boil a pot of water.
Add soybeans.
Cook till tender about 15 minutes.
Drain in colander.
Add back to empty pot.
Add salt.
Show children video so they can see how to eat them.
Material
Electric Portable Range (In break room)
Colander
Soybeans
Salt
Notes: 7/19 Had 30 children in program. Came up for seconds. No tweaking needed. Great program
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