Manual is designed to help youth learn about themselves and to accept diversity. Subject matter and learning experiences are developmentally appropriate for target audience. Eight year olds may need help with terminology. Involvement of youth with varying experience levels could enrich the group experience. Using food as a tool to learn about cultures is a fun and enjoyable method for youth.
Materials allow for individual participation at one's own speed.
Hands-on exploratory learning is fund and challenging to participants. Excellent job was done in providing information about life skills. Leader's manual has a good description of life skills and the member's guide identifies project skills, life skills and what to do in a text box that is clearly and attractively displayed. Curriculum is designed to help youth understand their heritage and to learn to understand other cultures and diversity. Illustrations appear to be diverse.