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FOOD FOR THE ANCESTORS

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Students identify the foods associated with the "Days of the Dead Celebration." They compare and contrast these foods to the foods associated with American celebrations and become familiar with the foods of Mexico and their relationship to the USDA Food Pyramid.

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Grade
5th - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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2 days
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