Lesson 36 of 84 · Immigration

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Angel Island: The West Coast Story

🌍Mission Brief #36

Food is one of the most visible expressions of culture.

🎯 Your mission

Connect the dots between past and present.

⚡ The twist

There's always more than one side to the story.

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Mind = Blown

🤯 The world is wilder and weirder than the textbook makes it look.

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Then & Now

🕰️ History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.

Food is one of the most visible expressions of culture. Sushi, tacos, injera, pasta, and curry reflect the ingredients, history, and values of the people who created them.

Key Facts

Culture includes language, food, and traditions.

Cultures change over time.

Holidays reflect a community's values.

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What is culture?

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Why this still matters

This shapes your daily life in ways you stopped noticing.

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Stretch Challenge

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Connect what you learned to one real thing in your world this week.

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