Spice Migrations: Mapping the History of Six Popular Spices
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Culture
Geography
History
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Americas
Middle East
North Africa
The story “Spice Migrations: Ginger,” written by Jeff Koehler and illustrated by Linda Dalal Sawaya, one of the most-common spices around the world that, in addition to its health benefits, has become part of the foodways of many cultures worldwide.
Other lessons
Training Somaliland's Next Generation of Caregivers: Identifying the Thesis and Supporting Arguments
Biography
Culture
Geography
Women Studies
East Africa
Now in her 80s, Edna Adan has, during her long life, been a midwife, educator and public-health pioneer. Conduct a close reading exercise to find the thesis of the article, identify evidence that supports the thesis and develop questions for further investigation.
Spice Migrations: Mapping the History of Six Popular Spices
Culture
Geography
History
Americas
Middle East
North Africa
The six-part series Spice Migrations, written by Jeff Koehler and illustrated by Linda Dalal Sawaya, highlights social-studies concepts and explanations while building reading comprehension skills. Each learning tool builds a timeline and plots the locations of historical moments on a world map.
The Bridge over Troubled Waters: A Case Study in Reconciliation.
Art
Biography
The bridge over the Neretva River in the town of Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina, was destroyed in the 1992-1995 civil war. Read about the bridge, the many idioms and metaphors associated with it and learn how its rebuilding reconciled the country.