Lesson Plan: Food Provenance
Subject: Geography Year Level: 10 Duration: 60 minutes
Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students if they know where the food they eat comes from. - Discuss the concept of food provenance, which refers to the origin and journey of food from production to consumption. - Explain the importance of understanding food provenance in terms of sustainability, environmental impact, and supporting local economies.
Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): - Show a short video clip highlighting the journey of a specific food item, such as a banana or a chocolate bar. - Ask students to share their initial thoughts on where they think the food comes from and how it reaches their local supermarket.
- Introduction to Food Provenance (10 minutes):
- Present a slideshow or use visual aids to introduce the concept of food provenance.
- Discuss the factors that influence food provenance, such as climate, geography, transportation, and trade agreements.
- Highlight the impact of food miles and the carbon footprint associated with long-distance food transportation.
- Questioning and Discussion (15 minutes):
- Engage students in a discussion by asking questions such as:
- Why is it important to know where our food comes from?
- How does food provenance affect the environment?
- What are the benefits of consuming locally sourced food?
- How can understanding food provenance help support local farmers and economies?
- Engage students in a discussion by asking questions such as:
- Video and Worksheet Activity (15 minutes):
- Provide students with a worksheet that includes questions related to food provenance.
- Assign them to watch a video on food provenance, such as “The Story of Food: An Introduction” by TED-Ed.
- After watching the video, students should answer the questions on the worksheet individually or in pairs.
- Assessment (10 minutes):
- Conduct a short quiz or a class discussion to assess students’ understanding of food provenance.
- Ask students to explain the concept of food provenance and provide examples of how it can impact the environment and local communities.
Differentiation: - For students who require additional support, provide simplified versions of the worksheet or offer extra guidance during the video activity. - For students who need extension, encourage them to research and present case studies on specific food items and their provenance.
Plenary (5 minutes): - Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson. - Ask students to reflect on how their understanding of food provenance has changed and how they can apply this knowledge in their daily lives. - Provide an opportunity for students to ask any remaining questions or share any additional thoughts.
Resources: 1. Video: “The Story of Food: An Introduction” by TED-Ed Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJy9o1sWJlg
- Worksheet: Food Provenance Worksheet Link: [Insert link to the worksheet resource]
Note: The worksheet can be created by the teacher or sourced from educational websites that provide worksheets on food provenance.
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