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Use with the Primary Source Analysis Tool outlined on the Global Snapshots page
Roadside Stand
Nilgiri Mountains, India
A merchant sells produce and drinks at a roadside stand.
Researchable question: How do people in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India, get their food?
Essential question: How does food distribution reflect the local culture?
Learn more with related content: VLOG: Ooty Municipal Market
Chocolate Tools and Locks
Brussels, Belgium
Belgian chocolate comes in a variety of shapes: wrenches, locks, and gears.
Researchable question: Why would chocolate makers use molds like tools, locks, and gears?
Essential question: How do food choices reflect the local culture?
Learn more with related content: 7 Facts about Belgian Chocolate
Making Naan
Northern India
Naan being made by hand in a village in India.
Researchable question: How is naan made?
Essential question: How do energy sources contribute to the types of foods a community eats?
Learn more with related content: Naan on Taste Atlas
Belgian Cuisine
Brussels, Belgium
Tourists in Belgium are drawn to mussels, fries, and Belgian meatballs.
Researchable question: What foods are popular in Belgium?
Essential question: How does food reflect local culture?
Learn more with related content: Belgian Cuisine
Want to learn more about food?
Check out these websites.
Food Websites
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What Kids Around the World Eat for Lunch from the Food Network
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What Kids Eat Around the World from Time
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World Food Facts from Kids World Travel Guide
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Holiday Foods Around the World - Google Earth Tour
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5 of the World's Best Outdoor Markets - Video from Great Big Story
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I Am Food - Google Earth Tour
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How to Shop in an (Asian Market, Korean Market, Indian Supermarket, Japanese Supermarket, Mexican Supermarket, Russian Supermarket, South American Market, Italian-American Market) from Epicurious