In honor of National Bacon Lovers Day, how about a little humor?
1. Why did the pig sit in the sun?
Because it wanted to be bacon!
2. What did the bacon say to the tomato?
“Lettuce get together!”
3. Why did the piece of bacon break up with the egg?
Because it couldn’t handle the scramble.
4. How do you cure bacon?
With a little oink-ment!
5. Why don’t bacon jokes ever get old?
Because they’re always well done.
6. What’s a pig’s favorite musical instrument?
The ham-bone!
🥓 National Bacon Lovers Day – Lesson Plan
Grade Level: Elementary (adaptable for middle school)
Subject Areas: Science, Social Studies, Math, Language Arts, Art
Duration: 45–60 minutes
🎯 Objectives
Students will:
- Learn fun facts about bacon and its role in food and culture.
- Explore science concepts (states of matter & chemical changes).
- Practice math skills through bacon-themed problems.
- Strengthen language skills through creative writing and debate.
- Express creativity with art activities.
📚 Materials
- Whiteboard & markers
- Chart paper or projector
- Bacon fact sheet (teacher-prepared)
- World map (or printouts)
- Graph paper for math activity
- Crayons, pencils, markers for art
- Printable activity sheet (optional)
🕐 Lesson Outline
1. Hook / Introduction (5 minutes)
- Start with a bacon joke:
“Why did the pig sit in the sun? Because it wanted to be bacon!” - Show a cartoon bacon character (on poster or screen).
- Ask: “Who has eaten bacon before? What do you like it with?”
2. Mini-Lesson: Bacon Facts (10 minutes)
- Bacon is usually made from pork belly.
- Different countries prepare it differently (U.S., U.K., Canada).
- Cooking bacon shows states of matter (solid → liquid → gas).
- Fun fact: Bacon has been eaten for thousands of years!
(Option: Show quick pictures of bacon styles around the world.)
3. Activity Stations (20–25 minutes)
Students rotate through 3 short activities:
Station A – Science of Sizzle
- Discuss what happens when bacon cooks.
- Use butter or oil (if possible) to show melting and cooling.
- Students record observations.
Station B – Bacon Math
- Solve word problems with bacon strips.
- Example: “If 1 BLT uses 3 strips of bacon, how many strips do we need for 5 BLTs?”
- Create a class bar graph of favorite bacon pairings.
Station C – Creative Bacon
- Students draw a bacon superhero (or cartoon strip).
- Write a short silly poem/story (e.g., “The Day Bacon Saved Breakfast”).
4. Discussion / Debate (5–10 minutes)
- Hold a mini-debate: “Should bacon be eaten every day?”
- Team Bacon vs. Team Healthy Choices.
- Discuss moderation and nutrition.
5. Wrap-Up / Reflection (5 minutes)
- Share favorite activities.
- Ask: “What did you learn about bacon today?”
- End with one more bacon joke for laughs.
✨ Extension Ideas
- Social Studies: Map bacon styles worldwide.
- STEM: Learn about how bacon is preserved (salt curing).
- Writing: Write a persuasive essay on the best bacon food pairing.