New

Canadians Consider Eating Insects

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring a modified 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

lobster
grasshopper
tradition
survey
disgust
resource
trustworthy
ingredient
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