Eric Schlosser
Fast Food Nation
Eric Schlosser
The author's biography and related links at Wikipedia
Chew on This
This teacher's guide includes discussion questions, cross-curricular activities, and projects. It is designed for grades 6-9.
Comparing
Fast Food Nation
with
The Jungle
In this lesson plan, students read an excerpt from Upton Sinclair's 1906 The Jungle and an excerpt from Eric Schlosser's 2002 Fast Food Nation. Students write an essay comparing the intentions, content, and effects of these two publications. Designed for grades 8-10.
Eric Schlosser's
Fast Food Nation
: Why the Fries Taste Good (Excerpt)
Excerpt from the book.
Fast Food Nation
Links to a timeline and academic resources (essays) but not to lesson plans.
Fast Food Nation
by Eric Schlosser
Summary of the book, brief author bio, reviews, and 6 discussion questions.