Intro to Agriculture: Twinkies

What's in a Twinkie?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hef0gCnTHxE

What other factors are mentioned besides ingredients?

How many ingredients are in a Twinkie?

How many Twinkies did they use to make in a year?

Why is shelf life so important?

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/01/30/quiz-can-you-name-a-food-just-by-looking-at-where-it-comes-from/

How did you do on the quiz?

What were you surprised to learn grows where?  

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What are you excited to learn about in Agriculture?

What meal are you excited to learn more about?

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