It is the basis of much of our food. No part is thrown away. Read to Three Stalks of Corn . Have the students listen to find ways that corn was used by the Mexican people. Record student responses.
Tortillas are the basis for many Mexican dishes.
Have the students sequence the steps of making tortillas. Students can act out each step. If available show students a grinding stone or a mortar and pestle. Students can sing as they act out grinding corn. Follow a recipe to make toritllas.