Tasha Hruska, Supervising Teacher at Roseland Elementary
At Roseland Elementary School, all CalSERVES students went on a field trip to FoodMaxx. Though at first thought a field trip to the grocery store doesn’t sound like the most exciting field trip in the world, the wonderful and exciting FoodMaxx employees were able to prove otherwise!
Students marveled at the behind-the-scenes look at meat department, where they were able clearly see what goes into making the hamburger they might eat for dinner. In the produce department, students were taught the importance of knowing where their fruit and vegetables come from, and learned how to make every meal healthy and balanced.
A highlight of the day was a special viewing of the box crushing department, where students eagerly gazed upon what was later named “The Boxatron 5000.”
Upon leaving the wonderful world of FoodMaxx, each student received a goody bag containing an activity book and several fun and exciting treats to help furthur their nutrition education. Though the 10 minute return walk to Roseland seemed longer in the warm March sun, students walked away with a new appreciation for where their food comes from.
In our world today, most people are not able to conceptualize the distance between the field and our plates. By showing our students the role of a supermarket in this process, we have made a small step in encouraging students to make healthy choices about the foods they eat, thus fostering a more nutritious lifestyle, and ultimately, a happy healthy life!
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