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Spatial Analysis of Food
The classroom activity below allows students to view and guess the type of food pictured, as well as the location of origin, by placing pins in the map. This activity can be adapted by having students place magnets or paper markers on the map, or maybe students can write on a dry erase marker with a laminated map.

When they are finished guessing, look at the spatial trends you notice on the map and model them for the students. For instance "All of the white pins are placed in Central and South America." Allow the class to describe why that trend happened, and then read off the description of the food items and place of origin.



Ideas for Food to Include in Activity:

 * 1) [|Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern]
 * 2) [|Gonna Eat THAT? The Meaning of Food (PBS)]

How it is Carried Out in the Classroom:
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