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Gathering, Traditions, and Nutrition of Our Food Lesson PlanGathering, Traditions, and Nutrition of Our Food Lesson Plan
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Gathering, Traditions, and Nutrition of Our Food

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Learners gain a better understanding of what it means to eat seasonally through learning about traditional hunting, gathering, and food preparation methods of Athabascan tribes. By interacting with Native American Elders and knowledgeable community members, they gain pertinent information about the history and customs of Athabascan tribes.

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food chains

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athabascan, food chain, food nutrients, english language arts

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