1. Spice World!

2. Variety!

3. Why Learn About Spices Spices… Make food and beverages taste better Preserve food Add important health benefits to food Encourage us to ask who first used this Lead to discovery of new places Lead us on new adventures Encourage us to learn about different cultures Provide practice in measurement Stimulate use of technology

4. Spices Defined An aromatic or pungent vegetable substance used to flavor food Something that adds zest or relish Category includes: –Herbs (usually leaves) –Berries –Roots –Seeds –Fruits –Nuts

5. Health Benefits? SpiceBenefit AllspiceAnti-inflammatory AniseAntioxidant Black PepperRegulate digestion CarawayLower blood cholesterol CardamomReduce spasms Cayenne PepperClears sinuses (and how!) CinnamonManage diabetes CloveAnesthetic

6. Health Benefits? SpiceBenefit CuminAntioxidant HorseradishBoost immune system MaceBuild strong bones Mustard SeedReduce triglyceride levels NutmegFight fungal infections SaffronInduces sleep TamarindImprove blood vessel strength Vanilla BeanReduce heart rate

7. Spices Stimulate Tech Use Internet to find information on cultures and geography Word processing to write about spices Ipad to video or generate podcast Calculator for recipes/cost figuring PPs to share information

8. Spices for Kids with Disabilities Multisensory! Fun Stimulating Encourage exploration Prior experiences with them New experiences with them Other benefits… Some cautions… Some safety issues…