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Regional foods

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A lesson plan for grades 2–3 Social Studies

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In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the culture of different regions by learning about differences in foods and recipes. This lesson engages students in collaborative group work, development of research skills, and whole class discussion.

Students will:

  • discuss what they know about regional differences in the United States;
  • research regions of the United States to learn more about cultural traditions, customs, and landscape and climate features; and
  • illustrate a United States map with some of the regional characteristics they have learned about.

Xpeditions provides links to web resources that contain information about international recipes and foods, detailed instructions for completing lesson, and suggestions for assessment and extension activities.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 2

  • Goal 5: The learner will understand the relationship between people and geography in various communities.
    • Objective 5.02: Describe the role of a geographer and apply geographic tools, such as maps, globes, compasses and photographs, in the understanding of locations and characteristics of places and regions.
    • Objective 5.05: Interpret maps, charts, and pictures of locations.
    • Objective 5.06: Identify and describe the people, vegetation, and animal life specific to certain regions and describe their interdependence.

Grade 3

  • Goal 4: The learner will explain geographic concepts and the relationship between people and geography in real life situations.
    • Objective 4.01: Distinguish between various types of maps and globes.
    • Objective 4.02: Use appropriate source maps to locate communities.
    • Objective 4.03: Use geographic terminology to describe and explain variations in the physical environment as communities.
    • Objective 4.04: Compare how people in different communities adapt to or modify the physical environment to meet their needs.