Remarkable Rice

Risotto, sushi, curries, rice pudding: we eat rice in lots of different ways, but where does it come from? Join us live in Thailand and Rotterdam to find out how rice is grown, harvested and milled.

Rice is one of the oldest and most popular foods in the world. We learn how this staple food grows and how it ends up on our plates.Â

Key learning points are:

How rice is grown in a paddy field
Where rice is eaten around the world
How rice is milled in the factory
What's the difference between brown and white rice

Pupils will also get the chance to ask the experts their own questions about how rice is grown in Thailand and milled in the Netherlands.Â

Click here for preparation materials and activities

Weâ€™ve prepared a few activities to introduce children to the concept of the episode, from how rice is planted through to how it is harvested

The Online Field Trips are a great way for pupils to see how different foods are produced and supplied without leaving the classroom.

Cheryl Miller

Class teacher, Niddrie Mill Primary School

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Remarkable Rice with experts from Thailand and the Netherlands

We went to Thailand and the Netherlands to find out how rice is grown, harvested and milled. 33 minutes