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Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Fast Food Marketing

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how many fast food companies invest in advertising to convince consumers to buy their products.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Food

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for kids provides an overview of the ancient foods and spices that were typical in the diets of ancient India.
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Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Explore Possibilities: Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
Analyze a children's meal from a local fast food restaurant to confirm or deny the presence of fat, protein, simple carbohydrates (sugar) and complex carbohydrates (starch).
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Daily Life in Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the daily life in Ancient China including jobs, food, life in the city, family, and school on this site.
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PBS

Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Teaching Gude: Healthy Choices

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this activity, high school learners keep track of what they eat everyday and compare their nutrient intake with the minimum requirements for good health.

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