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Get a Feel for Food

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Students describe the size, shape and feel of a food hidden in a "feely bag" and then select the Food Model from a group that corresponds to the food. In a tasting party afterwards, they sample the food and describe the color, taste and smell.

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food, groups, Nutrition, health
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K
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Health
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