Something is happening here, and what it is is becoming increasingly clear. Middle schoolers investigate the connections between processed foods and health issues and the movement back, especially by Native Americans, to other food choices.

Concepts

food, sovereignty, native american culture, native american history, native americans, native american tribes, north american native americans

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource during Native American Heritage Month in November
• Save copying costs and load the articles on classroom devices
• Secure space on campus and begin a garden planted with foods class members researched

Classroom Considerations

• Requires projection equipment for the video
• Class members need access to devices with internet

Pros

• Includes tips for parents and caregivers, as well as links to resources that provide more information about food sovereignty resources

Cons

• None