 Tired of turkey sandwiches and PB&J? Open your mouth and mind to something new from across the globe. Try making this portable and delicious sandwich (with an adorable name!) from South Africa—Bunny Chow.
Geography: Point out Africa on a world map. As you’ll see, South Africa is the southernmost country on the continent. About 20 languages are spoken there. It has three capital cities— Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Pretoria—but it’s the city of Johannesburg that is the largest and most populated.
Science: How does weather affects the South Africa’s produce? Its subtropical climate allows many different types of agriculture to grow. Crops include potatoes, sugarcane, nuts, corn, green beans, coconuts, pumpkins, wheat, and fruits such as bananas, mangoes, pineapples and oranges.
Music & Art: Traditional dancing, music and crafts play an important role in Africa’s cultures. Listen to songstress Miriam Makeba (a.k.a. “Mama of Africa”) for a sample of legendary South African music.
Social Studies & History: How has history influenced South Africa’s cuisine? Because it’s located at the southern tip of Africa, the cape was used as a trading post for shippers in the 1600s. With all the comings and goings of people from faraway lands, South Africa became incredibly diverse. The food of South Africa reflects that of India, England, Holland, Portugal and, of course, other African countries.
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