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Food takes a trip to the table. Class members choose a meal from a menu and calculate the total cost of the meal including tax and tip. Using a food origin card, pupils determine how far each of the ingredients of a meal traveled to end up on their plate. They then create a histogram to display the number of miles the food traveled and finish with a discussion about the benefits of local and non-local foods
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Instructional Ideas
- Visit a local grocery store to find out where the foods originate
- Use a map to designate where the ingredients are acquired
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should understand how to calculate percentages
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- Contains an answer key
- Includes a literacy tie to the lesson
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