After reflecting on the roles food plays in their lives, students will follow the stages along the supply chains of several foods from field to plate.
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Students will respond to a short film featuring farmers’ perspectives on public health, rural communities, animal welfare and the environment.
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After exploring the rationale for transporting food over long distances, students will map the distribution routes of several multi-ingredient foods.
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Students will trace the ingredients of a meal back to their origins in the soil. They will assess some of the challenges facing agriculture and suggest plans to address them.
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Students will brainstorm the steps involved in manufacturing several processed foods and explore the harms and benefits associated with food processing.
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| Free Classroom-Ready Curriculum- Lesson plans engage students in critical analyses of food system issues. Rich, classroom-based activities include discussions, debates, poster projects and more.
- Slides, handouts, vocabulary builders and other supplementary materials help educators deliver compelling lessons with minimal preparation.
- Background readings brief educators and students on the key issues.
- A story-driven film illustrates concepts from the curriculum with compelling narratives.
- Teaching modules suit a variety of contexts, including high school and college level courses. They can be taught in any order, either independently or as part of a series.
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The lessons are stuffed full of activities to truly engage students... and designed with the busy teacher in mind.
Park Guthrie,
Former Biology Teacher, Kennedy High School
Owner, Wildcat Farms
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News & Announcements | | Help Us Improve | If you have used this curriculum with your students, we'd love to hear from you. Submit a brief evaluation, available for each module, or contact us with questions or general feedback. |
| What is the Food System? | The food system spans the activities, people and resources involved in getting food from field to plate. Along the way, it intersects with aspects of public health, equity and the environment. | Why Teach the Food System? | This study of the food system spans multiple subjects, including environmental science, biology and social studies. It can help prepare learners for careers in public health, policy, nutrition, agriculture and a variety of other fields. Read more. |
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