If you need to review it, or missed class today, watch this 23-minute overview of the religion that 6% of our world's population follows.
What is Buddhism?
http://video1.leesummit.k12.mo.us/?a=21743&d=02332AA
22 January 2010
15 January 2010
India Map Practice
This site was provided earlier in the year to practice your countries for our quiz Wednesday (1/20). There are three levels of practice!
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Asian_Geography.htm
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Asian_Geography.htm
What is Hinduism? on Safari Montage
We viewed this in class 1/13. If you want to review it or missed that day, then watch it now! It is about 20 minutes.
What Is Hinduism?
http://video1.leesummit.k12.mo.us/?a=11047&d=02337AA
What Is Hinduism?
http://video1.leesummit.k12.mo.us/?a=11047&d=02337AA
11 January 2010
Elephants at a Festival
The elephant is one of the famous images of India. Check out the beautiful colors of the blankets and decorations!
Images of India
One of the most famous images of India is the Taj Mahal. In this unit we will go farther back in history to learn about the ancient culture of the Indian people and how their history has shaped modern-day India.
03 December 2009
Is a yam the same as a sweet potato?
No, they are very different! Yams originated in ancient Africa and are considered one of the oldest cultivated "root" foods in the world today. Yams are rich in nutrients (low glycemic index) and an ideal alternative to white potatoes (high glycemic index). Get more information below:
What are yams?
Yams are a vegetable native to Africa. Grown in tropical regions around the world, Yams are a root crop. Though many think they closely resemble sweet potatoes, yams are not related to the sweet potato at all.
CLASSIFICATION
Yams belong to the family Dioscoreacea, and are tubers most often grown on a tropical vine. The word "yam" is African for the phrase, "to eat."
There are 150 different varieties of yams, including the air-potato, the only true yam cultivated in the United States.
GROWTH
Yam plants bear thick tubers, climbing stems, leaves, and flowers. The greater majority of yam plants are grown in warm regions of the tropics. In Africa and New Guinea, the yam is the primary agricultural commodity. In the United States, sweet potatoes outnumber yam plants and consumption.
APPEARANCE
Yams vary in size, shape and flavor by species. The flesh of the yam can be white, yellow, pink or purple. Some yams are sweet, some are tasteless, and others are bitter. Some varieties of yams grow up to 7 feet in length, and can weigh up to 150 pounds.
VERSATILE VEGETABLE
Yams are a versatile vegetable, which is easy to prepare and cook. All varieties of yams can be boiled, broiled, fried, roasted or baked.
BUYING YAMS
Yams are sold in the United States in chunks, sealed with a wrapping usually made of plastic. Because most varieties of yams are large in size, it is rare to find whole yams in any produce section in North America. Look for yams which are free of blemishes and bruises, and have tight, unwrinkled skins. The flesh of the yam should feel firm.
STORING YAMS
Yams should be stored in a cool, dark, dry area. They can be safely kept for up to two weeks. Uncooked yams should never be refrigerated. Cooked yams can be refrigerated for 3 days.
WARNING
Unlike the sweet potato, yams cannot be eaten raw. Uncooked yams are toxic.
Information from HungryMonster.com
What are yams?
Yams are a vegetable native to Africa. Grown in tropical regions around the world, Yams are a root crop. Though many think they closely resemble sweet potatoes, yams are not related to the sweet potato at all.
CLASSIFICATION
Yams belong to the family Dioscoreacea, and are tubers most often grown on a tropical vine. The word "yam" is African for the phrase, "to eat."
There are 150 different varieties of yams, including the air-potato, the only true yam cultivated in the United States.
GROWTH
Yam plants bear thick tubers, climbing stems, leaves, and flowers. The greater majority of yam plants are grown in warm regions of the tropics. In Africa and New Guinea, the yam is the primary agricultural commodity. In the United States, sweet potatoes outnumber yam plants and consumption.
APPEARANCE
Yams vary in size, shape and flavor by species. The flesh of the yam can be white, yellow, pink or purple. Some yams are sweet, some are tasteless, and others are bitter. Some varieties of yams grow up to 7 feet in length, and can weigh up to 150 pounds.
VERSATILE VEGETABLE
Yams are a versatile vegetable, which is easy to prepare and cook. All varieties of yams can be boiled, broiled, fried, roasted or baked.
BUYING YAMS
Yams are sold in the United States in chunks, sealed with a wrapping usually made of plastic. Because most varieties of yams are large in size, it is rare to find whole yams in any produce section in North America. Look for yams which are free of blemishes and bruises, and have tight, unwrinkled skins. The flesh of the yam should feel firm.
STORING YAMS
Yams should be stored in a cool, dark, dry area. They can be safely kept for up to two weeks. Uncooked yams should never be refrigerated. Cooked yams can be refrigerated for 3 days.
WARNING
Unlike the sweet potato, yams cannot be eaten raw. Uncooked yams are toxic.
Information from HungryMonster.com
30 November 2009
African Cultures and Tribal Groups
Africa has a myriad of cultures and tribes, each with their own languages and traditions. Check out The Africa Guide site below and learn some of the names, as well as what is unique about each one. This is a growing list and not complete as of today.
http://africaguide.com/culture/tribes/index.htm
Below is an image from a village in Ghana:
http://africaguide.com/culture/tribes/index.htm
Below is an image from a village in Ghana:
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