Food Matters

What did Barton Seaver realize about food at a young age?

• Food is just a necessity for survival.

• Food is part of the human experience.

• Food is only important for celebrations.

• Food is unrelated to culture.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.2

How did Barton Seaver's childhood environment influence his understanding of food?

• He lived in a rural area with no cultural diversity.

• He lived in a diverse community with various cultural foods.

• He only ate traditional American food.

• He was not interested in food at all.

What is one reason the connection between food and people is breaking down today?

• People are growing more of their own food.

• Globalization allows food to be shipped worldwide.

• People are eating more home-cooked meals.

• There is an increase in local food markets.

Explain how globalization affects the connection people have with their food.

• It makes people more aware of local food sources.

• It allows people to experience a variety of foods from different cultures.

• It reduces the need for people to grow their own food.

• It strengthens the bond between people and their local food traditions.

What role did Barton's parents play in his understanding of food?

• They discouraged him from trying new foods.

• They cooked with foods from different cultures.

• They only prepared fast food meals.

• They focused solely on traditional recipes.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

Identify a benefit of people growing their own crops and raising their own animals in the past.

• It led to a disconnection from food sources.

• It required less effort than buying food.

• It fostered collaboration and connection with others.

• It was more expensive than buying food.

Discuss how food can be a reflection of culture.

• Food is unrelated to cultural identity.

• Food choices are influenced by cultural traditions and practices.

• All cultures eat the same types of food.

• Food is only a reflection of economic status.

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CCSS.SL.6.1A

What is one way people in the past connected with their food?

• By buying it from supermarkets.

• By growing and preparing it themselves.

• By ordering it online.

• By eating at restaurants.

How did Barton's diverse community contribute to his food experiences?

• It limited his exposure to different foods.

• It provided him with a variety of cultural foods to explore.

• It discouraged him from trying new foods.

• It focused only on fast food options.

Analyze the impact of losing the connection between people and their food.

• It leads to a greater appreciation for local food sources.

• It results in a loss of cultural identity and traditions.

• It encourages more home-cooked meals.

• It strengthens community bonds.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.9A