Cultures, Food, and Communities Around the World (Grades K-2)
Students explore different cultures around the world and their unique traditions centered around food and its preparations. Students discover how food gets from the farm to the grocery store.

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Author
Debra Spielmaker, Grace Struiksma, Sara Hunt, Bekka Israelsen, and Lynn Wallin | Utah Agriculture in the Classroom
Standards
Texas Content Area Standards
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ELA: K.110.2.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking - - oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.
- ELA: K.110.2.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including taking turns;
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ELA: 1.110.3.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking - - oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.
- ELA: 1.110.3.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions
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ELA: 2.110.4.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking -- oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.
- ELA: 2.110.4.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, making appropriate contributions, and building on the ideas of others
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Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.9
Economics. The student understands the value of work. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.9.B: describe how various jobs contribute to the production of goods and services
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Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.7
Economics. The student understands the roles of producers and consumers in the production of goods and services. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.7.C: trace the development of a product from a natural resource to a finished product
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Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.16
Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.16.E: communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies
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Social Studies: K.113.11.c.11
Culture. The student understands the importance of family traditions. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: K.113.11.c.11.B: compare traditions among families
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Social Studies: K.113.11.c.12
Science, technology, and society. The student understands ways technology is used in the home and school and how technology affects people's lives. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: K.113.11.c.12.B: describe how technology helps accomplish specific tasks and meet people's needs
- Social Studies: K.113.11.c.12.C: describe how his or her life might be different without modern technology
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Social Studies: K.113.11.c.14
Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral and visual forms. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: K.113.11.c.14.C: communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies
- Social Studies: K.113.11.c.14.D: create and interpret visuals, including pictures and maps
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Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.15
Science, technology, and society. The student identifies individuals who created or invented new technology and understands how technology affects daily life, past and present. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.15.A: describe how technology has affected the ways families live
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Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.17
Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral, visual, and written forms. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.17.C: communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies
- Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.17.D: create and interpret visual and written material
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Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.12
Culture. The student understands ethnic and/or cultural celebrations. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.12.B: compare ethnic and/or cultural celebrations
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Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.13
Science, technology, and society. The student understands how science and technology have affected life, past and present. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.13.B: explain how science and technology have affected the ways in which people meet basic needs
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Science: K.112.2.b.4
Scientific and engineering practices. The student knows the contributions of scientists and recognizes the importance of scientific research and innovation on society. The student is expected to:
- Science: K.112.2.b.4.B: identify scientists and engineers such as Isaac Newton, Mae Jemison, and Ynes Mexia and explore what different scientists and engineers do.
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Science: K.112.2.b.5
Recurring themes and concepts. The student uses recurring themes and concepts to make connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:
- Science: K.112.2.b.5.G: describe how factors or conditions can cause objects, organisms, and systems to either change or stay the same.
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Science: K.112.2.b.10
Earth and space. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials and systems that can be observed. The student is expected to:
- Science: K.112.2.b.10.B: observe and describe weather changes from day to day and over seasons.
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Science: 1.112.3.b.5
Recurring themes and concepts. The student uses recurring themes and concepts to make connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:
- Science: 1.112.3.b.5.G: describe how factors or conditions can cause objects, organisms, and systems to either change or stay the same.
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Science: 1.112.3.b.8
Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that energy is everywhere and can be observed in everyday life. The student is expected to:
- Science: 1.112.3.b.8.A: investigate and describe applications of heat in everyday life such as cooking food or using a clothes dryer.
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Science: 1.112.3.b.10
Earth and space. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials that can be observed in systems and processes. The student is expected to:
- Science: 1.112.3.b.10.B: investigate and describe how water can move rock and soil particles from one place to another.
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Science: 2.112.4.b.5
Recurring themes and concepts. The student uses recurring themes and concepts to make connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:
- Science: 2.112.4.b.5.G: describe how factors or conditions can cause objects, organisms, and systems to either change or stay the same
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Science: 2.112.4.b.10
Earth and space. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials that can be observed in systems and processes. The student is expected to:
- Science: 2.112.4.b.10.B: measure, record, and graph weather information, including temperature and precipitation