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The History of Rice Lesson PlanThe History of Rice Lesson Plan
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The History of Rice

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Fourth graders investigate the history of rice by drawing a timeline of important dates.  In this food history lesson, 4th graders research the history of rice, where it came from, and who first used it for food.  Students create a timeline of important events in the creation of rice as a food.

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food history, rice agriculture, timeline activity, english language arts

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