New

Canadians Consider Eating Insects

That's News to Me

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring an article from The Conversation, students read about Canadians' openness to eating insects, especially if they are hidden in familiar foods. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
insects
food

Vocabulary

reputation
delicacy
nutritional
infectious
component
livestock
emissions
substitute
squirm
larva
obstacle
embrace
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