Climate is an average of weather conditions (e.g. rain, sun, wind) in a place taken over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more)

The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds Earth. It includes the oxygen we need to breathe, so it is essential for life on Earth

An emission is something that is released into the world. An example is the release of carbon dioxide when we breathe out

A carbon footprint is a measure of the total amount of greenhouses gases that are released as a result of our actions

Agriculture is the science and practice of cultivating soil and farming

Food and climate change

Geography

The geography of food

Changes in the foods we eat

Sourcing our food

The distance food travels

Making our food

World food supplies

The future of food production

This unit provides a foundation for 'Global trade: How do we get our stuff?'.

It builds on 'South America: Why does the Amazon matter?', 'Land use: How diverse are local and UK landscapes?', 'UK region: Why is the Lake District a National Park?' and 'Europe: How diverse are its landscapes and places?', extending and deepening pupils’ understanding of economic activities through investigating food production, processing, distribution and consumption at a range of scales.  

This unit explores how food is produced and distributed, both locally and globally. Pupils investigate where different foods come from, how diets are changing, and what environmental and social factors shape food production and supply.

Farms and factories: where does our food come from?

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

something that is released into the world

release of gases into Earth's atmosphere that trap heat

Match the key word with the correct definition.

How can deforestation, shown in the image, cause climate change?

Which type of food produces more greenhouse gases?

What is the percentage of greenhouse caused by food waste?

How can you try to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with your food choices?

Hunger is an issue that affects people in...

What cause of hunger does this image show?

some people suffer from malnutrition or starve

Put these statements about the flooding issue in Pakistan.

sending emergency packages after an earthquake

providing drought and disease-resistant seeds to farmers

Which of these are long term actions to reduce hunger?

Food and climate change

Lesson outcome

Content guidance