Hi Karen and folks,

I'm going to be teaching a home ec. class in the fall, and have no background in this area (unless we count my having taken it in 7th grade . . .)

My principal offered to smuggle in white flour and sugar from the school kitchen, and saw my face, and said, "Or not. . . "

I'd really like to make this a relevant-to-today's-youth class, not simply a rehash of the dreaded home-ec from the '70'ies. I also live in a region where diabetes rates are skyrocketing, even among children. And yes, the school has the well-stocked row of one-arm bandits, stealing kids' money, focus, and health and making sure they are well-started on a lifetime addictive eating pattern. . . but I digress. . . .

I've done some websurfin, and will continue, but meanwhile, I'm looking for resources for teaching that aren't a rehash of the same old food pyramid/make some cookies routine. . . any ideas or resources appreciated.