03+Food

This week we will discover how food is produced and the consequences for human and environmental health. When examining the content for this week we will uncover the problems and solutions associated with our food supply through the lens of systems thinking.
 * How sustainable is our food system? **


 * Relevant standard example to share with your students:** Grade 3. ELA. RI.7 (page 14) - Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of a text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).

The complexity of the sample figure almost requires that you have to draw it on the board before class begins so you save class time for students to work through their own figures. It is imperative that the classroom is always set-up for the day’s activities before class begins. Readiness is the primary determinant of teacher effectiveness. It is even better if the room is set-up before students enter, which is admittedly more difficult to do in a university. (Wong. p. 94) // To prepare for the Food class, be at least 15 minutes early to draw the sample figure on a whiteboard. Also prepare the work area for students. They too will be working at the white boards. Section off separate spaces for the separate groups and stock each space with a variety of whiteboard markers. //
 * Classroom Management Tip: //Having a ready classroom// **

// Note: Eileen usually coconstructs the diagram with her students. It's not as lovely and takes longer, but they are pretty engaged and add some elements that make for a great discussion. //

media type="custom" key="23594720" NOTE: disregard podcast after minute 2:12 - this is about an activity we no longer have in class.

Additional Materials:
 * Cross Cutting Concepts
 * Healthy Eating
 * [|NYT graphic that shows amount of food waste in a family]
 * School in Tucson with a garden, highlighted on [|National Geographic website]

Lesson Plan: Food Optional Power Point: Food Fact Sheet: Food
 * Instructor resources for class: **

Another choice for a video clip about local vs. industrial farms (2 short video clips) https://natureworkseverywhere.org/resources/activity-guide-food-carbon/

"Draw Your Menu" double-sided handout - print one per student
 * Handouts for class (printing required): **

Crayons and/or markers - six boxes per class (enough for 3-4 students to share one box) White board markets
 * Supplies for class: **