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History Explorer Podcast: Sugar and Sweeteners in American History
Grade Range: K-K
Resource Type(s): Interactives & Media, Worksheets
Date Posted:
12/15/2011
In this episode of the History Explorer podcast, curator Deborah Warner discusses the role of sugar and various sweeteners in American history. In addition to being a staple in the American diet, sugar's role in our nation's history touches on subjects of science and technology, labor and capital, politics and even popular culture. The resource includes a teachers guide and student worksheet.