Eat That?! A Wild Guide to Unexpected Edibles (Family: High Cognitive)

Eat That?! A Wild Guide to Unexpected Edibles turns the world of food upside down by revealing the surprising snacks hiding in plain sight. Spellers explore everything from banana peels that transform into sweet, tender “pulled pork,” to pine needles that brew into citrusy survival tea, to maple bark with centuries of healing uses. They’ll journey through global traditions—Korean jellyfish plates, Mexican nopales, Nordic cow-blood pancakes—and discover why so many cultures turn unusual ingredients into flavorful, nutrient-packed meals.
 
This lesson is designed for High Cognitive Champs (ages 8ish and up). It offers fun yet stimulating content, background knowledge questions, 3-Board AND 26 board Orange Questions, advanced math problems, one-word answer pink questions,  and broad pink questions. Ideal for encouraging deep discussions, critical thinking, and spelling skills while learning about a fascinating topic.