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Teaching A brief history of the s'more, America's favorite campfire snack

A brief history of the s'more, America's favorite campfire snack

This year, millions of marshmallows will be toasted over fires across America. Some will catch fire and some will be roasted perfectly. Many will be used as an ingredient in the classic summer snack: the s’more.

Jeffrey Miller, Associate Professor, Hospitality Management, Colorado State University
The Conversation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

What does the Industrial Revolution have to do with s'mores?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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