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Corn is amazing! A short video traces the development of the most-grown plant on the globe, from its beginnings in Mesoamerica to its many uses beyond as a food stable.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have class members investigate the potato famine and other disasters that come from growing only one variety of a plant
- Have groups prepare presentations of other uses for corn, including corn ethanol
Classroom Considerations
- The video includes a warning about the dangers of focusing on just one variety of corn
Pros
- The "Dig Deeper" section of the resource provides links to related articles about corn and corn production
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