Identify the nature of heroism from examples of classical and modern heroes and examine the lives of major league baseball players who might be considered heroes. Analyze the heroic qualities of a character from the "Baseball" series. Details »
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Find out how much you know about genetically modified organisms and the food that you eat. Details »
Examine the prevalence of genetically modified seeds in the food supply, discuss the right of companies to patent genetic innovations and evaluate the relationship between biodiversity and food security. Details »
Explore how one family weighs the cost of eating fast food against healthier options at the grocery store. Discuss the economics of the food industry and how the cost of food affects your choices. Details »
Examine the factors that influence your family's eating habits. Determine how United States agricultural subsidies affect the price of certain foods and the result this has on nutrition, health and the economy. Details »
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