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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Hou Ji

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out more about Hou Ji by using this website. "After bringing the knowledge of agriculture to the Chinese, Hou Ji was worshiped as a god of the Earth or god of cereals."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Your Turn Ad

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this persuasive media lesson, students will engage in viewing a Trix cereal advertisement and then engage in the process of "deconstruction" to analyze the use of propaganda techniques to attract customers. Then students will choose...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Breakfast Proteins

For Students 9th - 10th
Model the process of transcription and translation with this simple activity using cereal chains.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Bagirmi Kinship

For Students 9th - 10th
The term "Bagirmi" refers to a multi-ethnic society organized as an archaic state. Major populations in the Bagirmi region were the Barma, who formed and dominated the state; Arabs, who were its most numerous inhabitants; and the Fulani,...
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: All About the Grains Group

For Students 9th - 10th
There are two types of grains: whole grains and refined grains. Learn about each and find examples. Click on the "Grains Food Gallery" link to see examples, images, and serving sizes of different grains.
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Handout
Harvard University

Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source: Fiber

For Students 9th - 10th
Why is fiber important to our diets? How can we get the fiber we need from the food we eat? In addition to answering the above questions, this website also describes the diseases and disorders we can avoid by eating fiber-rich foods.
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Handout
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

International Year of Rice, 2004: Rice and Nutrition

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the nutritional value of rice.
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Text Project

Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 1, Issue 8: The Wide World of Bread [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 3rd
Read this magazine article to learn about bread around the world including its history, types, names, and uses.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Why Is It Important to Eat Grains, Especially Whole Grains?

For Students 9th - 10th
"Why is it important to eat grains, especially whole grains?" This website has the answer. Read about the "health benefits" of eating whole grains and learn about the nutrients found in whole grains.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: How to Eat More Whole Grain Food

For Students 9th - 10th
Find notes at this website that will help you eat whole grains at meals and for snacks. Includes tips for reading food labels and teaching young children how to make healthy food choices.
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Other

Whole Grains Council: Los Granos Enteros Y Una Dieta Balanceada Y Saludable

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content. Gives us a look in Spanish at the basic elements of a balanced diet with whole grains as a basis.
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Read Works

Read Works: Bread Baking Now and Then

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about bread and how it was made differently throughout history and among different cultures. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Hey Pop!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
One of the best sounds and smells is fresh popcorn! At the movies, at the fair, or at home, everyone likes to munch on popcorn. What is your favorite brand? Is the most expensive the best? You will conduct a taste test to find out. You...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Tus Ojos

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the part of your body that lets you read the back of your favorite cereal box, and let you see all those beautiful things around you.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Make a Guitar, Vibration Experiment

For Students 1st - 5th
Experience how vibrations make sound by constructing a guitar using rubber bands and a cereal box.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Agricultural Regions of Asia, 1899

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Asia from 1899 showing the primary agricultural production regions of Asia. This map is keyed to show the Northern Plain - region of forests (I), Central Asia - steppes and deserts (II), Mediterranean region - fruits, cereals,...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: United States Economic Regions, 1900

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1912 of the United States showing the principal industries of the region. The map is color-coded to show the areas of fishing grounds, industrial centers, coal mining areas, petroleum fields, and iron ore fields. This map...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Climatic Regions of Mexico, 1899

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1899 of Mexico showing the general climate divisions of the region, including areas of warm climate, temperate climate, and cold climate. "The Tropic of Cancer crosses Mexico near the center. The low, hot, and moist coast...
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Curated OER

Mountain Top

For Students 9th - 10th
Gathered from classes taught at George Mason University, this group of resources offers information on the Natural Setting, Places, People, and Development of Virginia. The author uses a nice conversational tone (as in "Using Cereal...

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