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Sioux Chef Sean Sherman: A Rebirth of Native American Cuisine ActivitySioux Chef Sean Sherman: A Rebirth of Native American Cuisine Activity
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6th - 8th
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Sioux Chef Sean Sherman: A Rebirth of Native American Cuisine

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  • The Chef Bringing Native American Food to Your Table
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Many families have special dishes they serve during holiday celebrations and get-togethers. Many of these recipes have been handed down from generation to generation and often come with stories. Introduce your middle schoolers to the work of Sean Sherman and his work to bring back Native American foods that are not only traditional but also healthy.

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food, diabetes, native american culture, native american history, native americans, cultural traditions, traditions

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the lesson during Native American Heritage Month in November or during a study of healthy foods
  • Have your class research and develop a native plant garden

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires projection equipment for the videos
  • Class members need devices with internet access for their research

Pros

  • Underscores the importance of natural, unprocessed foods

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  • None

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