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Grade 7-8

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SciGirls: Bee Haven

The SciGirls use math, mapping and data visualization to help a colony of bees thrive in a downtown Phoenix neighborhood.
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SciGirls: Cartoon Coders

SciGirls create a computer animation that urges kids to take action in their own communities.
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Relish: Forage to Fork: Fried Wild Rice

Learn about centuries-old traditional food gathering and preparation techniques in Minnesota – from foraging and harvesting manoomin (wild rice) to a modern meal of fried wild rice.
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Relish: Survival Surf n Turf: Lutefisk and Sausage

Learn about preserved foods such as sausage and lutefisk, created for longevity and survival, with rich stories that reveal surprising cross-cultural connections.
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Relish: The Secret Sauce: Afghan Chutney and Mexican Guisado

The Sajady sisters created the brand Maazah, which bottles their mom's beloved Afghan chutney. The Silva siblings carry on their family legacy of bringing Mexican and Latino ingredients of home.
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Relish: Vegan Eats Fit for a Carnivore

Sister and brother duo Aubry Walch and Kale Walch of the Herbivorous Butcher re-create the recipe for Chamorro Kelaguen with chicken and beef alternatives.Chef K Taylor and Mariam Omari of Chef K's Revolutionary Catering make American and Kenyan styles of collard greens without meat, proving that plants taste good.
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Relish: Global Grab n Go: Pasties and Empanadas

Learn about why grab-and-go hand pies and dishes were developed and how they've spread throughout the world.
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Worn Within: Karen Weaving

A red sarong, a Chay Moe Thu, and a Chay Moe Wah—what do all of these have in common? Find out how these woven garments play a major role in the marriage customs and wedding traditions of the Karen people.
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Role Model Profiles: Biologist: Amelia Merced

Dr. Amelia Merced is a microscopist in Puerto Rico researching plant development and diversity. NOTE: Video is in Spanish, with subtitles in both Spanish and English.
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Outside Chance: Rail Trail Biking

Anthony Taylor takes Chance on a bike ride from Lake Phalen to Stillwater sharing important tips on how to make biking a more enjoyable experience so it can be a lifelong activity.
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Relish: Passport to Noodles: Pho and Ramen

Learn about the unique flavors of two of the most popular noodle dishes in the world with a surprising shared history.
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SciGirls: High Tech Fashion

With Project Runway fashion designer Diana Eng, Izzie wires up an electrifying gown with Hallie and her friends.
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At the Table: What Does Hunger Look Like in the United States?

Why does both hunger and obesity exist in the United States? That’s because food insecurity in America looks very different than in other countries.
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At the Table: Why is Culturally Relevant Food Important?

Food is an expression of an individual's cultural identity, and food justice is about providing individuals access to foods that comforts and gives them a sense of belonging.
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At the Table: What is Food Insecurity?

There’s no single definition of "food insecurity," but we asked people working in food justice to help us understand what it means.