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Hunger in the World

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Background information is a great tool for any teacher. This resource provides background information on nutrition and world hunger, as well as ten different activity options to help learners understand this global issue. Each activity includes a procedure, web link, and or printable PDF. A cool resource on an important topic.

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malnutrition, hunger, the global community, world hunger

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global awareness, hunger, Nutrition, world hunger, malnutrition, food, Health, social studies
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4th - 7th
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Social Studies & History
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