Prison Recipes and Their Impact

Prison Recipes and Their Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Life Skills, Business

8th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video explores the unique culinary culture within prisons, where recipes are traded like secrets. It highlights the availability of ingredients like octopus and calamari in jail commissaries and delves into the longstanding tradition of cheesecake making. The tutorial also demonstrates the preparation of a complete meal, emphasizing the positive impact of quality meals on inmate behavior, potentially reducing riots and incidents.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are recipes typically exchanged among prisoners?

They are posted on public boards.

They are traded like secrets.

They are freely shared with everyone.

They are given as gifts.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common item sold in jail commissaries?

Exotic spices

Fresh vegetables

Octopus and calamari

Homemade bread

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to leave room for expansion when boiling water in prison?

To prevent the pot from overflowing

To prevent an explosion

To save energy

To avoid the water from evaporating

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a long-standing tradition in prisons?

Making cheesecakes

Growing vegetables

Baking bread

Brewing coffee

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a benefit of providing good meals to inmates?

Improved health of guards

Increased work productivity

Prevention of riots and incidents

Reduced food costs