Foods from Around the World By: Sara Gurtner Click here to start!

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Well, hello there! I’m Pat the Plate and I will be joining you on this fun adventure as we learn about something that we all need: FOOD! Stop

Today we are going to learn some interesting facts about common foods found in the United States, such as where these foods originally came from. Stop

Click on the button to begin this exciting adventure! Stop

Spaghetti Rice Tacos Hot Dogs Start the Quiz! Start the Quiz! Stop Click on one of these food choices or the button to get started. Once you are done with all four foods, click on “Start the Quiz!”

What is spaghetti? Stop Long, stringy pasta mixed with meat sauce. Long, stringy pasta mixed with meat sauce. A thin crust of dough with sauce and different toppings.

Stop Spaghetti is long, stringy pasta that is often mixed with tomato or meat sauce. The spaghetti noodles are made of flour and water.

Spaghetti is long, stringy past that is often mixed with tomato or meat sauce. The spaghetti noodles are made of flour and water. Stop

Do you know what the word “spaghetti” actually means?

Stop The word spaghetti is the plural form of the Italian world spaghetto, which means thin string or twine.

Stop Spaghetti is originally from the country of Italy and was first made around the 1100’s in the southern region of the country.

Stop Southern Italy is located in this area on the map!

Stop Spaghetti was first introduced to the United States during the end of the 1800’s and has been a very popular dish ever since! YUM!

Stop and Think About It! Spaghetti is long, stringy pasta that is often mixed with tomato or meat sauce. Spaghetti noodles are made from flour and wheat. Spaghetti is originally from Southern Italy. Spaghetti was first introduced to the United States during the 1800’s. Stop Let’s see what we’ve learned!

Stop Spaghetti Rice Tacos Hot Dogs Start the Quiz! Start the Quiz! Click on one of these food choices or the button to get started! Once you are done with all four foods, click on Start the Quiz!

Stop What is rice? A kind of soup that is made of broth, noodles, and pieces of chicken. A kind of soup that is made of broth, noodles, and pieces of chicken. A seed of a plant that is eaten when cooked.

Stop Rice is a seed of the Oryza plant that is eaten when cooked. The common form of the rice seed is cereal wheat.

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Do you know where the word “rice” comes from? Stop

The word rice comes from the word arisi that is from the Tamil language spoken in the countries of India and Singapore.

Stop Rice is originally grown and harvested in the region around the Yangtze River. The Yangtze River is located in the country of China.

Stop The Yangtze River is located here.

Stop Rice was first introduced in the United States in That’s over 300 years ago! Today, there are over 100 different varieties of rice that are produced in six US states. Looks delicious !

Stop and Think About It! Rice is a seed of the Oryza plant that is eaten when cooked. Rice is originally from the region around the Yangtze River in China. Rice was first introduced to the United States in There are over 100 different varieties of rice that are produced in six US states. Stop Time for a review!

Stop Spaghetti Rice Tacos Hot Dogs Start the Quiz! Start the Quiz! Click on one of these food choices or the button to get started! Once you are done with all four foods, click on Start the Quiz!

Stop What are tacos? A tortilla folded or filled with ingredients such as beef and cheese. A tortilla folded or filled with ingredients such as beef and cheese. A sandwich made with a meat patty, cheese and other toppings.

Stop Tacos are made of a corn or wheat tortilla usually filled with ingredients such as beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onions.

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Do you know what the word “taco” means?

Stop The word taco comes from the Mexican word taco, which means a plug used to fill a hole.

Stop Tacos are an original Mexican dish and were first made and eaten by the people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico.

The Valley of Mexico is located here on the map. Stop

Tacos became popular in the United States in the early 1900’s. In the United States the most common kind of taco is the hard shell taco. Delicious!

Stop and Think About It! Tacos are made of a corn or wheat tortilla usually filled with ingredients such as beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onions. The word taco means a plug used to fill a hole. Tacos are from the country of Mexico. The dish became popular in the United States in the early 1900’s. Stop Review Time!

Stop Click on one of these choices or the button to get started! Once you are done with all 4 foods, click on Start the Quiz! Spaghetti Rice Tacos Hot Dogs Start the Quiz! Start the Quiz!

Stop What is a hot dog? A dish of leafy lettuce mixed with vegetables and dressing. A dish of leafy lettuce mixed with vegetables and dressing. A sausage served on a bun.

Stop A hot dog is a sausage served on a sliced bun. Most people add toppings to their hot dogs such as mustard, ketchup, onions and relish.

Stop A hot dog is a sausage served on a sliced bun. Most people add toppings to their hot dogs such as mustard, ketchup, onions and relish.

Stop Do you know what the word “hot dog” also means?

Stop The word hot dog also means someone particularly skilled or excellent. Hot dog is another word for sausage.

Stop Hot dogs are originally from the town of Frankfurt, Germany and were first made around the year 1200.

Germany Stop The city of Frankfurt is the fifth largest city in Germany and is located here on the map!

Stop Hot dogs were first introduced to the United States around 1870 when German immigrant Charles Feltman began selling them at Coney Island, a famous beach and amusement park in New York. Tasty!

Stop and Think About It! A hot dog is a sausage served on a sliced bun. Most people add toppings to their hot dogs like mustard, ketchup, onions and relish. The word “hot dog” also means someone particularly skilled or excellent. Hot dog is another word for sausage. Hot dogs are originally from the town of Frankfurt, Germany. Time for a Review! Stop

Lets see what you have learned about different foods from around the world! Click on the button to get started!

Spaghetti Spaghetti is described as________. Long, stringy pasta A chunky soup A thin crust with sauce and toppings A sandwich with a patty of meat and cheese Stop

Spaghetti Spaghetti is described as long and stringy pasta. Stop

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Spaghetti What country is spaghetti originally from? Mexico Australia Italy The United States Stop

Spaghetti Spaghetti is originally from the country of Italy. Stop

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Rice What country is rice originally from? China Mexico Italy South Africa

Rice Rice is originally from the country of China. Stop

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How many different varieties of rice are produced in the United States. Rice Stop

Rice There are 100 different kinds of rice that are produced in 6 different states in the United States. Stop

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Tacos Tacos were first made and ate by the people of what region in Mexico? The Valley of Mexico The River of Mexico The Town of Mexico The Mountain of Mexico

Tacos Stop Tacos were first made and ate by the people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico.

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Tacos Tacos are described as_____? A sandwich made with a beef patty and cheese A dish of leafy vegetables A dish of ice cream with toppings A tortilla filled with ingredients such as beef and cheese

Tacos Stop Tacos are made of a corn or wheat tortilla usually filled with ingredients such as beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onions.

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Stop Hot Dog Hot Dog is another word for what? A patty A sausage A pizza A salad

Stop Hot Dog Hot dog is another word for a sausage!

Stop Hot Dog Click the to try again!

Stop Hot Dog What country is the hot dog originally from? Spain Germany Canada The United States

Stop Hot Dog Hot dogs are originally from the country of Germany.

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You have successively learned about different types of food from around the world! You did a fantastic job! I am proud of you! Stop

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