Eat Spicy Food (Practitioners: Littles)

Eat Spicy Food turns the simple act of eating into a thrilling scientific adventure. Spellers follow the journey of capsaicin from fiery peppers to the brain, exploring how spicy food affects metabolism, burns calories, relieves pain, fights inflammation, and even supports cancer prevention. From tasting mild sauces to surviving ghost peppers, readers discover the science behind endorphins, dopamine, and adrenaline, while learning how cultures around the world embrace spice. The lesson shows spicy food not just as a flavor, but as a tool for health, endurance, and excitement—combining biology, chemistry, and human curiosity.
 
This lesson is tailored for Little Learners (ages 3ish-8ish), offering playful content, background knowledge, 3-Board Orange Questions, simple comprehension questions, interactive math problems, and one-word answer pink questions. It's perfect for sparking curiosity and building foundational skills while learning about a fascinating topic.