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Sometimes the dog really does eat your homework.
Last week, we brought you the story of how the phrase "The Dog Ate My Homework" came to be and how it morphed into a palpably ridiculous excuse. Turns out, sometimes its not an excuse at all. Weekend Edition host Scott Simon has a few stories from our listeners that swear, honest, the dog did eat their homework.
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I found these delectable math-related treats in the book Eat Your Math Homework: Recipes for Hungry Minds by Ann McCallum and illustrated by Leeza Hernandez, a book for chefs and young mathematicians.
Eat Your Math Homework
We made the yummiest tangrams! First, we made the cookie batter.
After mixing and patting it into a square pan, we marked the traced tangram shape with a knife.
Then we removed the wax paper and cut the knife all the way through.
Next we baked it.
Then we played with our food.
And ate our math homework!
The sugary cookies as tangrams made a big impression on the girls. They loved the flavor and are excited to make more. Every day.
Me, I’m looking forward to trying the fraction chips and the Pizza Pi.
Go to Eat Your Math Homework’s website for more information about the book.
Get more ideas here for Tangram Fun With Kids !!
Melissa Taylor, MA, is the creator of Imagination Soup. She's a mother, former teacher & literacy trainer, and freelance education writer. She writes Imagination Soup and freelances for publications online and in print, including Penguin Random House's Brightly website, USA Today Health, Adobe Education, Colorado Parent, and Parenting. She is passionate about matching kids with books that they'll love.
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This is quite innovative and an excellent way to motivate young people in the areas of math and food science. I would add that a side benefit would be to introduce some elements of safe food handling—hence food safety along with it to encourage them to develop the habit of food safety as they make those delicious foods. If alternative recipes could be created it would also help entrench good and nutritious food habits—win-win for the future generation of food scientists!
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A yummy way to get parents and kids to more deeply understand math...and spend some time together in the kitchen. -- Kirkus Reviews Mischievous, gap-toothed bunnies rendered in mixed-media collage explore math in the kitchen in this clever activity book. Each of the six simple recipes introduces a math concept (for a lesson on fractions, pie-charts demonstrate what it means to cut something in halves, fourths, eighths, etc.), followed by a recipe that challenges readers to apply that concept (such as "Fraction Chips" made from tortillas, or "Milk and Tangram Cookies"). Another recipe instructs readers on how to build snack kebabs by following the Fibonacci sequence, and homemade trail mix provides a hands-on way to experiment with probability. Adult supervision doesn't just apply to the recipes - it'll come in handy for working through the mathematical concepts, too. -- Publishers Weekly
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Ann McCallum Staats is the award-winning author of over a dozen children's books. Her upcoming book is "Fantastic Flora: The World's Biggest, Baddest, and Strangest Plants" (Candlewick/MIT Kids Press). She is the initiating author of two books in the Women of Power series (Chicago Review Press). Her research for "High Flyers: 15 Inspiring Women Aviators and Astronauts" and "Thrill Seekers: 15 Remarkable Women in Extreme Sports" involved interviewing a senator, jet and commercial pilots, and astronauts. Ann is also the author of the "Eat Your Homework" books which won Junior Library Guild recognition along with a Bank Street College of Education’s Best Books of the Year designation. Her first book, "The Secret Life of Math," won ForeWord’s Gold Book of the Year. A former teacher, Ann holds a masters degree in education. When she's not writing, Ann travels, mentors, and connects with audiences. Find out more at her website: Ann McCallum Books or on Instagram @Annmsbooks, Twitter @McCallumBooks, or other social media channels.
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This collection of yummy recipes and fun math facts is sure to tempt taste buds and make you hungry for more! Explore patterns in nature while you chomp on Fibonacci Snack Sticks. Amaze your friends with delicious Variable Pizza Pi! Wash down your geometry assignment with some Milk and Tangram Cookies. Topics covered include probability, Fibonacci numbers, tessellations, variability, and more.
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Wonder of the Day #491
Do Dogs Really Eat Homework?
SCIENCE — Life Science
Have You Ever Wondered...
- Do dogs really eat homework?
- Why do dogs eat paper?
- What foods can be dangerous to dogs?
- chocolate ,
- guacamole ,
- Assignment ,
- Curiosity ,
- Veterinarian ,
- Table Scraps ,
- Theobromine ,
- Kidney Failure ,
- Macadamia Nuts ,
Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Thomas. Thomas Wonders , “ Why do dogs eat homework? ” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Thomas!
You have a big, important homework assignment due tomorrow, but you're not stressed . You made good use of your study time at school and completed over half of it. When you got home, you avoided distractions, like television and video games, and worked hard until it was finished.
Then your worst nightmare happened! While you were in the kitchen making a healthy snack , your dog got hungry, too. Instead of eating his dog food, though, he made a sandwich out of your homework! Oh no! What will you do?
You know that “my dog ate my homework" is the oldest excuse in the book. Your teacher will never buy that! Or will she?
As it turns out, dogs really do eat paper from time to time. If you explain this to your teacher — and show her what scraps remain, if any — you just might get an extension to re-do that assignment. Better yet, make use of modern technology and do your homework on the computer, so you can save it and print out a copy whenever you need it!
Remember: honesty is the best policy . If you simply forget to do your homework, don't lie and blame it on your dog!
Dogs are known to be indiscriminate eaters with healthy appetites. This means that some dogs will eat just about anything if given the chance.
Why? Some scientists believe eating paper and other non-food items may just result from boredom . Most dogs are energetic animals that need plenty of exercise and distractions to keep from becoming bored.
When bored, many dogs will give in to their natural curiosity and explore new things. This exploration can often take the form of scratching, biting, and eating. If you were eating a sandwich while you were doing your homework, stray crumbs or bits of food might even make your homework tempting to a dog that's bored!
To dogs, paper is just another “thing." It's something to chew on. If it happens to be your homework, that's particularly bad for you. However, it's probably no different to your dog than chewing on newspaper or a book. To prevent your homework from becoming lunch, be sure to store it in a safe place when you're finished with it!
It might also help to make sure your dog is well-fed. Stick to food and treats recommended by your veterinarian , though. It can be dangerous to feed your dog human food in the form of table scraps.
Over the years, veterinarians have learned that there are certain foods that can harm dogs. Here are some foods that can be particularly dangerous to dogs:
- Avocado : Skip the guacamole ! Avocados contain persin, which can be toxic to dogs in large amounts.
- Caffeine : In large quantities, caffeine can be fatal for dogs. So stick to water and skip the coffee, tea, and sodas for your dog. Also avoid chocolate , which contains caffeine and another substance toxic to dogs: theobromine.
- Onions and Garlic : Dogs who eat onions or garlic regularly or in large quantities can develop a condition called anemia, which results from the destruction of red blood cells.
- Grapes and Raisins : Veterinarians don't really know why, but it's clear that grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs.
- Macadamia Nuts : As few as six macadamia nuts can make a dog ill. Larger doses can be fatal.
Wonder What's Next?
Are unicorns real? Do they live in the sea? Find out tomorrow in Wonderopolis!
Are you ready for some homework? Grab a friend or family member and try out the following activities:
- Do you or a friend or family member have a dog? What kind of trouble do dogs tend to get into? Has one ever eaten homework? What about chewing up toys? Talk about the funny stories you've heard of dogs getting into trouble. Do you think any of these stories might have been caused by dogs feeling bored?
- Have you ever forgotten to do your homework? If you do, you probably don't want to blame your forgetfulness on your dog. It's best to fess up to your forgetfulness and ask for extra time to complete your homework…and maybe an extra credit assignment to make up for it being late. Inevitably, though, some students will choose to get creative and invent wild excuses as to why they weren't able to complete their homework. What do you think? If you were a teacher, would you believe any of the following excuses? I don't have my homework, because: + My babysitter flushed it down the toilet! + My locker is jammed and my homework is trapped inside! + My dad used it to start a fire in our wood stove! + I left it at home! I thought that's where HOMEwork was supposed to stay! + My friend fell in a lake! I jumped in to rescue him, and my homework drowned!
- If you don't want your dog to eat your homework, it's best to keep Fido well-fed. What do dogs usually eat, though? Do some research to learn more about dog food. Find a bag of dry dog food and read the list of ingredients. Which ingredients do you recognize? What are the others? Search the Internet to discover what some of those oddly-named ingredients actually are. If you have a dog, put what you learned into practice by making your pooch a special treat of homemade dog food !
Wonder Sources
- http://jackinabox.hubpages.com/hub/Why-do-dogs-eat-paper
- http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/ss/slideshow-foods-your-dog-should-never-eat
- http://madtbone.tripod.com/school.htm
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Dalya and Jayden for contributing questions about today’s Wonder topic!
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- indiscriminate
- veterinarian
Yikes! We hope you've come up with a solution to prevent that from happening!
my dog tore up my homework folder in first grade and ate my homework we posted a pic online (dog shaming)
omg i agree
That's super cool, Natalia!
Or your dogs can do your homework for you.
You're welcome, Savannah.
Thanks for being our Wonder Friend, duncan!
well thats sad that ur dog ate ur homework
It would be very sad if that happened! Do you have any pet dogs, Caitlyn?
Thanks for sharing, Lucas B! We hope that your dog hasn't eaten your homework!!
You have a very nice dog, peyton! Also, check out Wonder 1499: When Was the Great War? for more information about World War I!
Camden Riley Justice
Hi, Camden! If you have a video of your dog eating your homework, we think that there is a good chance that your teacher would believe you! Hopefully your dog has never eaten your homework, though!! ?
C j/CamdenJustice
my dog broke my computer and NOW i have a new one AND MAKE SHURE YOU NEVER FED A DOG CHOKELET
That's right, Cj! We even have a Wonder about why you shouldn't give chocolate to dogs: Wonder 1522: Why Can't Dogs Eat Chocolate?
Uh-oh! ?
maby you don't have any toys thats what made our dog stop dolng that.
Thanks for joining the conversation, camden!!
Thanks for sharing, jayden! It sounds like your dog pixie lived a great, long life!! We don't recommend chocolate for dogs, though. If you are concerned about Nada's eating habits, you may want to make an appointment to see a veterinarian. Sometimes, though, dogs eat things like paper because they are bored!
Great question, Zehra! Dogs can eat things they're not supposed to when they're bored!
my dog eat some of my moms brownies
Uh, oh! We hope not too many, because dogs shouldn't eat chocolate! Wonder 1522: Why Can't Dogs Eat Chocolate? will explain why!!
Thanks for your concern for our canine friends, joshua! We actually have a Wonder about this topic, as well! Check out Wonder 1522: Why Can't Dogs Eat Chocolate?
? Thanks, Amara!! We are SO happy to have you WONDERing with us!!
good job wonderopolis
? Thanks!! We love having you as our Wonder Friend!!
? Thanks for WONDERing with us, Aiden!!
Hi, Paige! Dogs may tend to eat anything in sight due to boredom, not stupidity! We hope this helps!!
Hi, Paige! Thanks for WONDERing with us!
Thanks for stopping by, Wendy!
Hello!! We are WONDERing about how dogs can eat homework!! What are you WONDERing about??
? Oh, no!! We're so sorry to hear that, Patricia! We hope that you were able to get an extension!
We're happy to help and that you're researching this information before you get a dog, Eloise!!! What type of dog are you planning to get?
Thanks for letting us know, Brady!!
No way I never knew that dogs are crazy and I am in 5th grade.
Thanks for joining the discussion, Wendy!
It sounds like you know this from experience, Max!! Do you have a dog?
i dowt that the dog ate your book
Thanks for sharing, Mark!! Dogs do sometimes eat paper, and this can be due to boredom. We hope that the library book didn't cost too much to replace!!
they eat paper from time to time
You're right, mya!! Thanks for sharing!!
I do too because some of my friend's dogs ate there homework.
I like to chew paper from time to time
That's cool, James--but we recommend making sure it's clean paper!
Dogs do sometimes eat paper, so it is a possibility! ?
Did a dog ever eat your homework, bob?? ?
Isabel the monster
That's awesome, Isabel!! What are your dogs names?? Have they ever tried to eat YOUR homework?? Thanks for WONDERing with us!!!
? Thanks, franklin!
We're sorry to hear about your birds, alexis. Have your dogs ever eaten your homework? (Or your chickens or bunny??)
? That is very unlucky! Hopefully she was able to reprint the paper, or get an extension!!
My sister did get an extension on her homework. Because she brought the rest of the rip up papers:\
Whew! That's good news! We're glad she was able to get the extension, though hopefully she didn't have to make up too much extra work!
That is WONDERful to hear, A.K.!!! We're thrilled that you're learning with us!!
Thank you so much for sharing, Taylor! We love learning new things here at Wonderopolis, and we're thrilled that you do, too!! Wonder #1149: Can Wolves Be Tamed? sounds like a perfect Wonder for you to check out!
? So sorry to hear that, Emily! Do any of your friends have dogs?
Dogs are awesome but there a lot of work
That is absolutely true, James! Some of the work can be fun, like playing with them. But, cleaning up poop isn't fun, that's for sure!
Ha Ha I don't think that is the reason.:)
Me either!!
Well, Ally, having a dog certainly does come with its own set of responsibilities. Some people think its worth it for the companionship. Other people prefer cats. Which do you like better: dogs, or cats?
No problem, charlotte. Your friends are probably just jealous of how awesome you and your dogs are! But keep those avocados out of reach, just to be safe.
Heehee, that gave us a laugh, Boi! Thank you for WONDERing with us!
We are glad you finally found the answer, Isaac!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, jordan! We're glad you are WONDERing and learning with us! ?
i eat my homework too:)
You all are funny, Boi! Homework seems like it'd be a bit on the bland side! ?
mecer i know you eat homwork
We bet that doesn't taste too good, jordan! ?
That's interesting, mercer! We hope you spit the paper out! :P
Thanks for commenting, Amaris! Here's a related Wonder that you may like: Wonder #577. :)
Wonder Friend
my dog ate my homework too i had to email my teacher or she woudn,t believe me.
That stinks, Wonder Friend! We hope it didn't impact your grade too much!
Oh my, hoi man! We bet your friend was frustrated! Thanks for sharing your connection to this Wonder. :)
Thanks for commenting, Ava! Have you seen Wonder #1113? It's all about autocorrect! :)
my name is Shayna! pronounced sh-ae-nu
Hey there, Shayna! We're glad you are WONDERing with us! :)
Thank you for asking, Shaelyn! We are doing well! How are you? We hope great!! :)
Hello there, michhele! We sure are glad you visited Wonderopolis! :)
Hi, karina! We're glad you liked this Wonder! It's always GREAT when we learn something new! Keep an eye on your dog when he's around books! Hehe! :)
Ava Gelinas
Hi, Ava! It's definitely possible for dogs to eat your homework! We're glad you liked this Wonder! :)
nicole mack
Thalia woof.
Me too I want a dog but I have a baby
Thanks for joining the discussion, Thalia! :)
Hi, maanya! That would be AWESOME! We hope you get to have a dog one day, too! :)
Thanks for being a supportive Wonder Friend! We appreciate you joining the discussion! :)
Hi, nicole! Puppies are adorable! Dogs are WONDERful pets! :)
amanda.grant
Hi, amanda! Sounds like you're good friends! Check out Wonder #1238: What Does It Mean To Be a Good Friend? Have fun WONDERing! :)
We do, too, amanda! Dogs are WONDERful animals and great companions! :)
i dont i do my homework. i like pizza (Off Topic)
Thanks for joining the discussion, Wonder Friend! It's important to do your homework so you can practice what you're learning in school. We also like pizza! We encourage you to use the search box to find Wonders about pizza to explore! :)
Thanks for sharing your opinion, angel! Have a WONDERful week! :)
Hi, Wonder Friend! We're not sure if this would work! Better to be safe than sorry and do your homework! :)
what is the author name?
Great question! Thanks for asking! Wonderopolis is brought to you by the National Center for Families Learning. They would be the author of the Wonders! :)
We're THRILLED you liked this Wonder, jacques! Thanks for visiting Wonderopolis and leaving a comment! :)
Welcome, Adsur! Dogs are WONDERful pets. However, we don't want them to eat your homework! That wouldn't be good! :)
But then how would you be graded on it, Nicola? Better stick with kibble! ;-)
Hi, Kasey! We're glad this Wonder reinforced something you already knew. That's GREAT! Thanks for WONDERing with us! :)
Hello, Josie! We hope you had fun exploring this Wonder. Thanks for stopping by Wonderopolis! :)
Hi, Skeley! We don't know. Every dog is different. To be safe we would keep our homework in a very safe place! :)
That's good to hear! Thanks for leaving a comment. Keep up the GREAT enthusiasm for WONDERing! :)
Oh no, roxie! But, then you wouldn't have it to turn in after doing all that work! :)
Alex Oczkus
We're glad you enjoyed WONDERing with us, Alex! We hope you have an awesome day! :)
Good point, ayden! Puppies sometimes chew things they aren't supposed to because they don't know any better. You're right! It's important to always put your homework in a safe place, just in case! :)
i hate that puppy cant eat my homework!!!!
Why would you want your puppy to eat your homework?? Then you wouldn't have it to show off your hard work! :)
Hi, gunnar! Dogs can eat broccoli, but it's always important to check with your vet and to remember to only feed them human foods in moderation. Every dog's diet is different. It's great you're checking to see if it is good for them before feeding them, but be sure to always ask your vet first! :)
Can that dog eat my h.w
Hi, WONDER friend! It is a possibility, so be sure to put it in a very safe place! Thanks for joining the discussion! :)
Wonderopolis
Welcome, Darksaber! According to Pet WebMD , chocolate can be poisonous to dogs if consumed in a large enough amounts. Other times, it simply may just make your dog sick. There is no way to know for sure how your dog will react, so you must be very cautious when dogs are around chocolate. Thanks for sharing this information with our WONDER friends! :)
Jumpin' Jordan and Jo
You're welcome, Jumpin' Jordan and Jo! We're glad to hear you learned some new things with us! Your fun name reminded us of a few Wonders of the Day! :) :) We hope you'll enjoy these: #703 Who Jumps the Highest? #1093 Do You Double Dutch?
Thanks for stopping by Wonderopolis and sharing your questions, Abigail S.! There have been a couple times our dog (and once even our cat!) has nibbled a bit on our homework! But fortunately, we caught it before he ate the whole thing! Have you had a pet take some bites out of your homework? ;)
kirrily Johnson
We're sorry to hear that you have LOTS of homework, Kirrily! We do know that homework is important for learning. :( We are SUPER glad to have you WONDERing with us today! :D
Oh no, Graham. It sounds like all that "people food" may hurt your dog's stomach. We think it is best to stick with the dog food. Thanks for sharing with us today! :-)
We're glad you enjoyed it, Nicole! Thanks for WONDERing with us today! :-)
Oh no, Morgan! Paper is not good for dogs. Be sure to read the Wonder article, especially the list of foods that are dangerous to dogs. It is always best to feed your dog only food and treats recommended by your vet. Thanks for WONDERing with us today! :-)
Absolutely, Cora. That looked like a mess! We are so glad that you enjoyed this Wonder. Thanks for WONDERing with us! :-)
WONDERful guess, Ann! Check back tomorrow to find out if your Wonder Prediction was correct! Keep WONDERing! :-)
That would be nice, Bryce! Thanks for WONDERing with us! Keep WONDERing! :)
Mrs. LaLonde's Class
WOOHOO, we're so glad you enjoyed this woof-tastic Wonder, Mrs. LaLonde's Class! We want to keep our pets nice and healthy, so we're glad to learn that dogs shouldn't eat chocolate (even if they want to)! However, they sure do like peanut butter... and paper, too! Thanks for sharing your WONDERful comment today! :)
Thanks so much, Erin! We're so excited that you visited today! We hope your dog doesn't get a hold of your homework! :)
Very cool, Wonder Friend N! We're so glad you are visiting us today to learn about dogs and their love of homework! We Wonder what your project covers? :)
Hey there, Momo! We are glad you're doing your homework, and we hope your dog doesn't mistake your work for a tasty treat! We have lots of awesome topics to Wonder about here at Wonderopolis! You can check out our categories section and search by topic, or you can visit us every day for a brand new Wonder! :)
Girls 4 ever
Hey there, Girls 4 ever! We are glad you're WONDERing with us today! We know that things happen from time to time, but excuses are not as WONDERful as the truth. We Wonder if you have ever had your dog eat your homework? YIKES! Thanks for sharing your comment today! :)
We think that's an excellent word to describe the dog in the Wonder video, Patrick! That is one energetic dog! We Wonder if homework tastes good to dogs, or if they would prefer to eat some dog food instead? Thanks for sharing your comment with us today! :)
Thanks so much, Brad! We're glad to hear it! :)
We don't think homework would taste very good, that's for sure, Brad! We know that some dogs, especially our four-legged friends here at Wonderopolis, sometimes eat things that don't taste the best. This includes furniture... homework... and even old sneakers! We know that dogs are great, but we have to keep important things, like homework and shoes, far away from them! :)
Hi there Tanner, thanks for sharing your story with us! We are glad your friend was able to turn in another copy of his homework-- his dogs must have been very hungry! We hope you have a SUPER day! :)
Thanks for sharing your personal connection to this Wonder, Noel! We think teachers might hear "the dog ate my homework" a lot! :-)
YIKES! We don't think that's a very healthy habit for your dog OR your grades, Eipco! Thank you for sharing your comment with us today...we appreciate it! :-)
That's a really great guess, Janelle! Thanks so much for hanging out in Wonderopolis with us today! :-)
Moa fahlstedt
You've got THAT right, Moa! We thought it was cute to see the little puppy try to play tug of war and tear up the girl's homework. We hope she didn't have to do her homework again because her dog tried to eat it! :-)
awesome Mackenzie ttyl
We're not sure, Mackenzie! We think maybe they see it as something their owners were playing with (or working on), so maybe they think it's a toy and they want to play with it, too? We're sure there are other reasons why dogs eat homework, so it's fun to WONDER about that! :-)
Hi, Emily! Thanks for letting us know you like cheese. Have you visited any of these CHEESY Wonders? Wonder #52 - Why Is Cheddar Cheese Orange? https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-is-cheddar-cheese-orange/ Wonder #322 - Why Are Some Cheeses Stinky? https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-are-some-cheeses-stinky/ Happy WONDERing! :-)
Team Mcneil22
Those are really creative excuses, Team McNeil 22! We hope none of our smart, amazing, clever Wonder Friends ever have to use any of them, though! We hope everyone's homework gets done and handed in on time! That would be WONDERful, wouldn't it? Thanks so much for sharing your comment with everyone in Wonderopolis today! :-)
Team McNeil #4
We're SO GLAD to hear the new information and word you learned by exploring this Wonder, Team McNeil #4! We think there are toxins that dogs react to inside grapes. Since raisins are dried grapes, it makes sense that they would be harmful to dogs, also. Good luck trying to change the habit of feeding your dog table scraps! We know from experience that it is a tough habit to break! :-)
Team Unger 10
We think it's SUPER cool that you searched for a topic you were interested in to see what Wonders would pop up, Team Unger 10! Way to go! Dogs who ingest avocados can become very, very sick because of the toxin, "persin," that is found in the avocados. Thanks so much for WONDERing even MORE about this Wonder after you explored it! :-)
We hope her teacher believes her, too, Team McNeil 22! That dog was so cute...it must REALLY like homework a LOT! :-)
Thanks for visiting Wonderopolis today and sharing about your dog, Star! We'd say it might be a good idea to keep him or her away from your homework! :-)
Well one time a person at my Spanish class said her dog ate her homework and the teacher asked for proof.The next day the student brought a bag of paper shreads
Oh no, Cam! That probably wasn't very pretty! Thanks for sharing your story! :)
We think that's a good thing, Skelekian! Thanks for leaving us this comment today! :-)
Hi, Zoe! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about dogs today! We appreciate your comment! :-)
Team wilch 5
We're glad to see you are exploring different Wonders in Wonderopolis today, Team Wilch 5! We bet your teachers will appreciate you NOT using the "my dog ate my homework" excuse! :-)
Happy Monday, Annie! Thanks so much for visiting this Wonder of the Day® and for letting us know you thought it was COOL! :-)
andrew hattenbach
That sounds like a really good idea, Andrew! Thank you for telling us that you liked this Wonder and that you learned a few new facts about something you've always WONDERed! Have a WONDERful day! :-)
That's a GREAT question, Britney! We're not sure how paper would digest inside a dog (or even a human)! That is something we will BOTH have to do a bit more WONDERing about! :-)
Thanks so much for sharing your personal connection to this Wonder of the Day®, Britney! We're sorry your dog ate your homework before...we hope he/she doesn't do it anymore! :-)
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This is really funny. I used all of those and I used my friend fell of into the the lake and my homework drowned. :) :) :):) :) :):) :) :):) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :):) :) :):) :):) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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This is really good, so teachers now know sometimes kid's are not lying from time to time. :)
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Which of these is probably NOT the reason your dog ate your homework?
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- d sabotage Correct!
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What can you do to keep your dog from eating your homework?
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- b Stay focused on your homework, paying your dog little to no attention. Not Quite!
- c Give your dog plenty of exercise and distractions to keep him from getting bored. Correct!
- d Watch TV with your dog. Not Quite!
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What can you do to ensure that your dog is well-fed?
- a Stick to food and treats recommended by your veterinarian. Correct!
- b Give your dog lots of fatty treats. Not Quite!
- c Share your meals with your dog. Not Quite!
- d Ask the neighbors to feed your dog. Not Quite!
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Eat Your U.S. History Homework
Recipes for Revolutionary Minds
By: Ann McCallum / Illustrated by: Leeza Hernandez
Whenever charting a course for history, pack a snack.
When inviting your study buddies over for a session about U.S. history, it is good manners to serve some nourishment. Why not make it a part of the learning? If you’re discussing how the Pilgrims celebrated surviving their first year in the new world, dish up some succotash. It was most likely on the table at that first Thanksgiving. Or, if you're learning about the Revolutionary War, you will encourage an energized and lively debate with Revolutionary Honey-Jumble Cookies. While the colonists didn’t all agree on freedom from English tyranny, they would certainly agree these cookies are delicious.
From the earliest settlers and the Native American tribes, to the American Revolution and beyond, history buffs will find a lot to appreciate in these stories of our nation’s past and recipes inspired by the foods that sustained our forefathers.
Leeza Hernandez’s delightful illustrations make your dusty old history book seem outdated with their energy and zest for the events that built our nation.
If you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: Eat Your Math Homework: Recipes for Hungry Minds Eat Your Science Homework: Recipes for Inquiring Minds
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Ann McCallum is the author of several books for children, including Eat Your Math Homework ; Eat Your Science Homework ; Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere ; and Beanstalk: The Measure of a Giant . She is currently a high school teacher in Maryland, though she started her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse in northern Canada. She also taught English composition in the United Arab Emirates for five years.
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Leeza Hernandez is the illustrator of several books for children, including Eat Your Math Homework , Eat Your Science Homework , and Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo (Simon & Schuster). She's also written and illustrated books, including Catnapped (G.P. Putnam's Sons). She is the recipient of the Tomie dePaola Portfolio award from the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators.
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Kirkus Reviews After encouraging kids to eat their math and science homework (2011 and 2014), McCallum and Hernandez this time pair six recipes to the history of America from 1620 to 1789. The historical highlights include the Mayflower, the Pilgrims, Plymouth, and the first Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving Succotash); life in the original 13 Colonies (Colonial Cherry-Berry Grunt); the French and Indian War (Lost Bread); slavery (Southern Plantation Hoe Cakes); the Boston Tea Party and the increasing enmity toward England (Revolutionary Honey-Jumble Cookies); and the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War (Independence Ice Cream). Each period is summarized in a single page of general background. The recipe follows on a double-page spread, and then a further double-page spread gives more (and more specific) information. An introduction includes a timeline of the entire period and some cooking tips ("Please ask an adult to assist you, especially when things are sharp or hot"), which include pointing out that the recipes have been modernized. The book ends with a brief review of each period, glossary, and index. The cutesy cartoon artwork visually represents some aspect(s) of the learning and goes nicely with some of the corny puns the author adds in. The recipes themselves include pretty basic ingredients, and the steps are easy to follow…provided readers know what to do when it says to "beat," "whip," etc. Social studies teachers aren't likely to assign these for homework, but some could easily be made in class to finish off Colonial studies.
Booklist Similar to McCallum and Hernandez's Eat Your Math Homework (2011), this colorful book offers recipes for six dishes related to American history and uses them as focal points for information on particular topics: succotash (the Pilgrims' Thanksgiving); cherry-berry grunt (the 13 original American colonies); lost bread, or pain perdu (the Revolutionary War and George Washington). Sidebars bring up related topics and ask readers to consider questions such as which foods in the reader's refrigerator "would not have been available to the Pilgrims." As in the earlier books, Hernandez contributes upbeat illustrations with dressed-rabbit characters. Modernizing the Thanksgiving Succotash with chunks of hot dogs seems counterproductive, and most kids young enough to enjoy the illustrations will need adult help to prepare the dishes, as McCallum advises in the "Kitchen Tips" section. Still, for parents, teachers, and students looking for hands-on experiences, here are some tasty ways for kids to connect with the history curriculum.
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Should Schools Serve Healthier Meals if It Changes Students’ Favorite Foods?
New federal rules will require school cafeterias to reduce the amount of salt and sugar in the foods they serve. Do you think students will embrace the changes?
By Shannon Doyne
Do you eat breakfast, lunch or snacks from your school’s cafeteria? If so, what do you eat? What are your favorite foods? How nutritious do you think your choices are?
New federal regulations on salt (or sodium) and sugar are coming to school cafeterias. Do you think they will change your favorite foods? Will they affect what and how much students eat at school?
In “ With New Salt and Sugar Limits, School Cafeterias Are ‘Cringing ,’” Julie Creswell writes about a debate over the new rules:
Around 11:40 on a cool spring day in early April, students began to stream into the lunchroom at Haleyville High School in Alabama. Cheerleaders, soccer and baseball players, and other members of the student body filed through the lunch line and sat at their tables. They chatted and laughed about upcoming games (go, Roaring Lions!) and prom as they dug into plates of chicken Alfredo, green beans and salad. Emma Anne Hallman, standing in a corner, watched the teenagers carefully. As the child nutrition director for the Haleyville City School District, she has the job of feeding 1,600 students, in prekindergarten through 12th grade. For months, Ms. Hallman and other heads of school lunch programs have worried about new federal regulations that would reduce allowable sodium levels and introduce new sugar restrictions for foods served in school cafeterias. A debate has raged, with many parents and nutritionists applauding efforts to make lunches more nutritious while some school lunch administrators fretted that the results will be less tasty to students, reducing consumption and increasing waste. “We are cringing, as it could result in changes across our menus,” Ms. Hallman said. “We would have to look at the sodium amounts in the recipes of some of our students’ favorite foods, like chicken wings, hot wings or even some of the Asian foods.”
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While far from perfect (cafeterias serve plenty of processed foods), school lunches are arguably much healthier than they were a few years ago, thanks to a signature program geared toward combating childhood obesity and championed by Michelle Obama when she was first lady. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, passed in 2010, required schools to reduce the calories, fat and sodium in foods served in cafeterias and to increase offerings of whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nonfat milk. The new regulations drew sharp criticism, however, and the Trump administration rolled back some of them, such as a prohibition on 1 percent chocolate milk. But last year, the Biden administration proposed updates that would gradually limit salt and sugar in school lunch foods in an attempt to meet federal dietary standards . On Wednesday, the Agriculture Department made the new rules final after scaling back several provisions in the earlier proposal and shifting the start dates. Instead of gradually cutting sodium in lunch foods by a third from current levels by the fall of 2029, school cafeterias will have to cut sodium levels 15 percent by the 2027-28 academic year. And for the first time, schools will need to limit the amount of added sugars in cereals and yogurts, starting in the 2025-26 academic year. Standing in a Haleyville School District pantry a few weeks ago, Ms. Hallman nodded to boxes containing cups of Cocoa Puffs and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. They contain less sugar than the cereals that are bought from grocery stores and poured into bowls at home. Still, she said many of these foods would most likely be affected by the new rules and have to be reworked by the manufacturer. The label of a Cocoa Puffs cereal bar, for instance, showed it had eight grams of added sugar, while a frosted strawberry Pop-Tart had 14 grams. “Breakfast, particularly grab-and-go options, is going to be tricky,” Ms. Hallman said. “The changes could affect how many times a week we can offer certain items with sugar to the students.” Many nutritionists and health-policy watchdog groups say the new rules on sodium and sugar are important, with so many children struggling to have or make nutritious choices outside school.
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What do you notice about the foods served at your school? Do students tend to eat healthy most days? Are the most popular items high in sugar or sodium?
Now think about what gets thrown out in cafeteria trash cans. Is food waste a serious issue at your school? If so, what can be done to help?
If students are less likely to eat foods that are low in salt and sugar — and perhaps less tasty — is it still worth it to make school lunches healthier? Why or why not?
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Paperback (1) Hungry readers discover delicious and distinct recipes in this witty companion to Eat Your Math Homework. Beginning with an overview of the scientific method and a primer in lab (sorry, kitchen) safety, this light-hearted cookbook will inspire a hunger for knowledge! A main text explains upper-elementary science concepts ...
Music homework purportedly partially eaten by a dog "The dog ate my homework" (or "My dog ate my homework") is an English expression which carries the suggestion of being a common, poorly fabricated excuse made by schoolchildren to explain their failure to turn in an assignment on time.The phrase is referenced, even beyond the educational context, as a sarcastic rejoinder to any similarly glib ...
Eat Your Math Homework: Recipes for Hungry Minds (Eat Your Homework) Paperback - July 1, 2011 by Ann McCallum (Author), Leeza Hernandez (Illustrator) 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
Wash down your geometry assignment with some Milk and Tangram Cookies. Topics covered include probability, Fibonacci numbers, tessellations, variability, and more. If you like this book, you'll enjoy these: Eat Your Science Homework. Crazy Concoctions. Eat Your U.S. History Homework. Format. $ 4.50 $ 8.99. Look Inside.
Simple recipes that yield delicious surprises, science samplers that further explain the scientific principle being explored, and a glossary of terms make Eat Your Science Homework a must for all kitchen labs. Learn more. ISBN: 978-1-57091-923-7. Picture Book.
Praise for Eat Your Math Homework: "A yummy way to get parents and kids to more deeply understand math . . . and spend some time together in the kitchen."—Kirkus Reviews "Mischievous, gap-toothed bunnies rendered in mixed-media collage explore math in the kitchen in this clever activity book."—Publishers Weekly "Bring math learning into the classroom or family kitchen in a lively way ...
-Kirkus Reviews Similar to McCallum and Hernandez's Eat Your Math Homework (2011), this colorful book offers recipes for six dishes related to American history and uses them as focal points for information on particular topics: succotash (the Pilgrims' Thanksgiving); cherry-berry grunt (the 13 original American colonies); lost bread, or pain ...
Turns out, sometimes its not an excuse at all. Weekend Edition host Scott Simon has a few stories from our listeners that swear, honest, the dog did eat their homework. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Last ...
Eat Your Math Homework. We made the yummiest tangrams! First, we made the cookie batter. After mixing and patting it into a square pan, we marked the traced tangram shape with a knife. Then we removed the wax paper and cut the knife all the way through. Next we baked it. Then we played with our food. And ate our math homework!
Ann is also the author of the "Eat Your Homework" books which won Junior Library Guild recognition along with a Bank Street College of Education's Best Books of the Year designation. Her first book, "The Secret Life of Math," won ForeWord's Gold Book of the Year. A former teacher, Ann holds a masters degree in education.
The Eat Your Math Homework book is written toward a young student audience and while they are recipes of a sort, you can also enjoy them by reading them aloud as well. While of course the activity makes it the most fun, some of which we were glad to just read and discuss the possibility of making the recipe. Throughout the book I love how ...
Recipes for Hungry Minds. By Ann McCallum. Illustrated by Leeza Hernandez. Year Published: 2011. Charlesbridge. Mathical Honor Books Ages 08-10 Award Year: 2018. This collection of yummy recipes and fun math facts is sure to tempt taste buds and make you hungry for more! Explore patterns in nature while you chomp on Fibonacci Snack Sticks.
Ann McCallum is the author of several books, including Eat Your Math Homework; Eat Your Science Homework; Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere; and Beanstalk: The Measure of a Giant. She is currently a high school teacher in Maryland, though she started her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse in northern Canada. She also taught English composition ...
As it turns out, dogs really do eat paper from time to time. If you explain this to your teacher — and show her what scraps remain, if any — you just might get an to re-do that assignment. Better yet, make use of modern technology and do your homework on the computer, so you can save it and print out a copy whenever you need it!
Ann McCallum is the author of several books, including the upcoming Eat Your Math Homework: Recipes for Hungry Minds.She is currently a high school teacher in Maryland, though she started her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse in northern Canada.
Leeza Hernandez's delightful illustrations make your dusty old history book seem outdated with their energy and zest for the events that built our nation. If you like this book, you'll enjoy these: Eat Your Math Homework: Recipes for Hungry Minds. Eat Your Science Homework: Recipes for Inquiring Minds. Format. $ 7.98 $ 15.95. Author ...
Hungry readers discover delicious and distinct recipes in this witty companion to Eat Your Math Homework. Beginning with an overview of the scientific method and a primer in lab (sorry, kitchen) safety, this light-hearted cookbook will inspire a hunger for knowledge!A main text explains upper-elementary science concepts, including subatomic particles, acids and bases, black holes, and more.
Hungry readers discover delicious and distinct recipes in this witty companion to Eat Your Math Homework. A main text explains upper-elementary science concepts, including subatomic particles, acids and bases, black holes, and more. Alongside simple recipes, side-bars encourage readers to also experiment and explore outside of the kitchen.
Math and cooking have always gone hand-in-hand, but McCallum takes it to a whole new level that allows young number lovers to explore (and eat!) a wide range of mathematical topics. While the supply list and preparation time may preclude these from actually being assigned as homework, kids who are mathematically minded will enjoy snacking and ...
Hungry readers discover delicious and distinct recipes in this witty companion to Eat Your Math Homework. Beginning with an overview of the scientific method and a primer in lab (sorry, kitchen) safety, this light-hearted cookbook will inspire a hunger for knowledge!A main text explains upper-elementary science concepts, including subatomic particles, acids and bases, black holes, and more.
Eat your math homework : recipes for hungry minds by McCallum, Ann, 1965-Publication date 2011 Topics Cooking -- Mathematics -- Juvenile literature, Cooking -- Mathematics Publisher Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks Contributor Internet Archive
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, passed in 2010, required schools to reduce the calories, fat and sodium in foods served in cafeterias and to increase offerings of whole grains, fruits ...