Activity Name: Cultural Awareness (Champurrado Champions) How are you feeling today? Session Overview: Today we are going to learn how to make one of my favorite drinks called Champurrado! Champurrado is a hot and thick drink originally form Mexico that is great to drink in the fall and winter. Supplies: Kitchen Tools • Mixing bowl • Whisk • Mixing cups • Sauce Pan Food Materials • 3/4 Cup Corn flour • 1/2 cup Sugar • 2 tablets Mexican Hot chocolate • Cinnamon Stick • 8 cups of Water Energizer: Take time to think What is your favorite fall or winter drink? And what memories do you have when you think of your favorite drink? Remember: Todays activity requires adult supervision so if you do not have an adult near you watch the video and take notes then re-watch with an adult to make our Champurrado. Instructions: Step 1: Start with Adding 6 cups of water and Sugar to a heavy saucepan on medium to high heat, wait about 5- 10 Minutes until water boils and sugar dissolves. once the sugar dissolves lower heat and add 2 tablets of Mexican hot chocolate to the pot. Step 2: In the mixing bowl add 2 cups of water and 3/4 cups of corn flour, whisk for 10 Minutes straight to make sure the corn flour does not lump up together! Step 3: Once the corn flour is smooth and not lumpy, add it to the Heavy saucepan with Other ingredients. Then again whisk for 8 minutes to smooth the drink out and mix all the ingredients together. After you whisk the pot turn the heat off and let it sit for 5 minutes. YOUR DRINK IS DONE. BE CAREFUL THE DRINK MAYBE BE HOT! Outcome: Members will learn how to make a delicious and warm drink and also learn the history behind this Mexican tradition! Debrief: Why Is food an important factor in culture? How can we continue to learn about our countries culture through food? Think about it. And enjoy your Champurrado you Champion! .