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