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Why are People Hungry and Malnourished?
Students read "The Story of Miguel's Tomatoes" to review the steps involved in the food system. In groups, students complete a food system chart. Using the chart as a model, students choose a commonly eaten food and trace it from its...
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Why Are People Hungry?
Students examine the reasons why people throughout the world are suffering from malnutrition. In groups, they research the origins of various foods and how they are processed before they arrive at the store for us to purchase. They...
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Swimming Survivor Challenge IV
High schoolers practice using a mask, snorkel, and fins to collect items from the bottom of a pool. They should swim as well as hold their breath while going under water.
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Nutritionist for Hire
Tenth graders role play that they are nutritionists devising a healthy dietary plan that focuses on the client's needs.
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Heavy Duty
Students examine various items in order to realize the weight difference between train, vehicles and humans. They realize that trains are heavy and cannot stop quickly.