Food Security - Social Justice (4)
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LOCAL VS. GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY & GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTSSocial Justice 12
Mr. Schofield
Lesson 4
‘CHOPSTICKS’ GAME
3 chopsticks for each group of 3 students Stand in a circle OR triangle Use only the ends of a chopstick to touch
fingers with the people next to you You must try to not drop chopsticks Perform actions as directed
SHAPE OF THE CLASS
Current Events? Icebreaker: Chopsticks Hook: Food Not Bombs; “Guerilla Gardener” Discussion: Grassroots, Global, & Local Activity: Positive Change Case Studies Exit Slip: Observation & Reflection Worksheet Next Class: Assembling ‘Zine or Blog
STUFFED & STARVED
POLITICS & ECONOMICS
FOOD NOT BOMBS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqoa1ETaUqU
GUERILLA GARDENER
http://www.ted.com/talks/ron_finley_a_guerilla_gardener_in_south_central_la.html
DISCUSSION
What do you think the term “local” means? What makes a food a local food? What makes up your local area? What does the term “regional” mean to you? What is your region? What does the term “global” mean to you?
FULLER PROJECTION
DISCUSSION (CONT…)
What are some local issues related to Food Security?
What are some global issues related to Food Security?
How and why is Food Security different throughout the world?
Discuss with a neighbour how some of these factors might play a role (transportation, distribution, soil, climate, war, trade, economy, media)
DISCUSSION (CONT…)
What can we do to improve Food Security in the world?
Can you think of any form of activism related to Food Security? (local or global)
What are some barriers that these movements face?
What is the Occupy Movement?
DISCUSSION
What is/was the Occupy Movement? What are some reasons, and why each of
these movements is important to Food Security?
What are some barriers that each of these movements face?
Can you think of any form of activism related to Food Security? (local or global)
What can we do to improve Food Security in the world?
Please write words on the board that resemble your thoughts on this discussion
POSITIVE CHANGE CASE STUDIES
There are 30 different case studies (overviews taken from websites)
Please select one case study each Read and interpret the case study Answer the questions on the worksheet (both
sides) Once finished, you may share their
observations with a neighbour and others Please hand-in worksheet at the end of class
*If you are finished early, you may work on the Zine
CLOSING
Use your hand to demonstrate how well you understand the following today: Positive Food Security initiatives Local and Global Food Security aspects
NEXT CLASS
Assembling Food Security ‘Zine or Blog Final day for Unit
Homework: Bring your contributions, ideas, and enthusiasm to
assemble ‘Zine or Blog!
LOCAL FOOD SECURITY
ANGEL FOOD RUNNERS