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The History of Rice

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the history of rice by drawing a timeline of important dates.  In this food history lesson, 4th graders research the history of rice, where it came from, and who first used it for food.  Students...
Unit Plan
Project Food, Land & People

Loco for Cocoa

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create a time line and map about how chocolate traveled the world. In this chocolate lesson plan, students also create and taste chocolate.
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Dance: Personal Soundtracks

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars create a musical autobiography. In this fine arts lesson, students explore the emotions that music can express by listening to and discussing a variety of music. Young scholars construct a personal timeline and a...
Lesson Plan
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Community Gardens and Propaganda Posters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners research community gardens. In this community garden instructional activity, students discover the history of community gardens and assess the benefits of locally grown food. Learners create propaganda posters...
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Myth of the Western Man

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students identify ways in which history and culture influence identity. They make a time-line and research dates to identify their significance, as well as, create a self portrait pictorially or verbally, that explores the complexity of...