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Who Dropped What into the Melting Pot?

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Students show the movement of people to the United States from other countries on maps. They study the geographic cultural roots of foods that contribute to the melting pot of food in America. They research where an ingredient comes from and make a recipe to share with the class.

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human systems, migration, physical systems, social studies
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Project-Based Learning
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Year
1998

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