CURRENT ISSUES AND TRENDS IN FOOD SECURITY
Social Justice 12
Mr. Schofield
Lesson 2
CURRENT EVENTS
SHAPE OF THE CLASS Check-In and Attendance Current Events: Related Issues & Trends Selecting a Topic YouTube Videos & Images/Maps Discussion: Related to Videos &
Images/Maps Activity: Mythbusters Graffiti Exit Slip: Free Write on Food Security Closing: Check for understanding Next Class: “Global versus Local”
PROJECT TOPIC SELECTION Please fill out form, write your name on
it, and hand it in to me. I will let you know by the end of class
whether we are doing a Blog or Zine, based on your votes.
VOCABULARY & CONTEXT
Trend Research Bias Perspective Barriers Ideology Controversial
TRENDS GM Foods Gluten Free Vegan Farmer’s Market Locavore Foodies
BARRIERS Income Climate Drought Transportation Infrastructure De-skilling Land Energy Conflict Migration Advertising Exploitation
ERIC SCHLOSSER
MARION NESTLE
FRANCES MOORE LAPPE
RAJ PATEL
MICHAEL POLLAN
VANDANA SHIVA
DISCUSSION Please consider the following questions:
What are some of the current issues and trends?
What are some barriers to Food Security? Where do you go to research a topic, such as
Food Security? How do you know if the information is reliable?
Think-Pair-Share with a neighbour about responses and reactions to videos and images
FOOD SECURITY IN CANADA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE1-RYPJNdg
INCOME DISPARITY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqODc_UC7PY
BILLIONAIRES
FOOD WASTAGE FOOTPRINT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoCVrkcaH6Q&list=PLBLl9cBpHPuiDc73kKBESNt4VVX1-O4gB
PHELPS 12,000 CALORIE DIET
FOOD, INC. (TRAILER)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eKYyD14d_0
WATER SCARCITY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxfEVXNm_-4
CANADA’S GLOBAL ROLE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYAVLFCG6ww
GENDER INEQUALITY IN AGRICULTURE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDM828TpVpY&list=PL346B2D2B6D5219FF
HOW DO FOOD PRICES WORK?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxJEwC38Wsc
KUWAIT
USA
MEXICO
CHINA
GERMANY
CHAD
WISDOM FOR CHANGE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW-sxyJQBio
MYTHBUSTERS GRAFFITI ACTIVITY
Work in selected group of 3 Start at one station, and circulate at time
intervals to the 9 different ‘myth’ stations At each station, write whether you agree
or disagree with the myth Provide an explanation When time is up, remain at the station
and report back to class reading the myth and giving general consensus found on the poster
9 STATION THEMES Myth 1: There isn’t enough food to feed the world.
Myth 2: Resolving hunger means ensuring people have enough to eat.
Myth 3: Droughts and other natural disasters are to blame for hunger.
Myth 4: Hunger exists when food is unavailable in shops and markets.
Myth 5: All of the world’s hungry live in Africa.
Myth 6: Hunger and famine aren’t easy to predict and can't be prepared for.
Myth 7: Hunger is basically a health issue.
Myth 8: There are more pressing global issues than hunger.
Myth 9: There is nothing we can do to help hungry people.
REFLECTION ACTIVITY Free write about Food Security and what
it means to you (i.e. poverty, distribution, future, past, equity, etc.)
CLOSING Use your hand to demonstrate how well
you understand the following today: Current Issues and Trends Importance of challenging myths
Using a ‘thumbs-up,’ please rate today’s activity.
NEXT CLASS (FRIDAY) “Global versus Local Food Security” Influencing factors for Food Security Options:
Work Block for group project Watch part of Food, Inc.
Homework: Arrive at class with materials to work on
your contribution towards the group project This may include a device (iPad, Laptop,
etc.) You may also use articles that I will provide
“HI, MY NAME IS” ACTIVITYInstructions A country or food item is written on a
sticker A sticker will be placed on your back Walk around, asking only ‘yes/no’
questions Try to guess what you are When you know, please help others
guess
MYTHBUSTERS VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uem2ceZMxYk#t=275
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