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Fourth graders discuss where food is obtained and list their favorite items. They research recipes to discover their ingredients. They investigate the advertising and cost of food and prepare menus from earlier eras.

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preparedness, consumption

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consumption, preparation, preservation, health
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Health
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Duration
3 days
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