Lesson plan

Subject: Saffron

Time: 10 minutes

Big Idea or Question for the Lesson: why saffron is the most expensive spice in the world?

Objective: Students will be able to explain why saffron is the most expensive spice in the world.

Materials:  Saffron and Saffron ice cream

Assessment Plan: The entire students should be able to answer the big question.

Hook and Introduction: (1 min)

Check for prior knowledge

Opening up by asking if anyone taste or smell saffron

Development: (about 8 min)

Teacher-led: Present some information

Independent Work: Students smell and taste saffron

Group Activity: Students work in pairs to see what part of plant saffron come from and share their ideas.

Closing (1 min):

Check for understanding by sharing observations with the class, taking it a step further to ask students to think if there is any benefit in using saffron.