Lesson Plan
Grades 9-12
Good News, Bad News
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Students decide whether given statements on population growth and food issues are “good news” or “bad news” and design an action plan for a food issue of their choosing.
Students will be able to:
- Critique statistics related to population and food to determine if they are good news or bad news for food security.
- Compare consumption patterns in the U.S. versus those of the global population.
- Identify one cause of a food system problem and design an action plan to address it.
- Evaluate their action plan for potential obstacles and strategize how to address them.
Features of This Resource
- Lesson covers wide range of food issues including availability and access, GMOs, changing global diets, water use, and beyond
- Provides authentic learning by examining current events
- Opportunity for students to find solutions to a global issue
How Do I Get This Lesson Plan?
This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.
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