One planet
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can critique the global food challenges we all face.
Key learning points
- Globally, food production produces around one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions.
- The global population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, putting additional pressure on food systems.
- Climate change can cause extreme or unusual weather, which can affect food production and impact food security.
- The environmental impact of food varies, but there are principles that can be followed for more sustainable diets.
- Sustainable diets are good for the planet and health, balancing nutrition, environment and socio-economic factors.
Keywords
Greenhouse gas emissions - gases in the earth's atmosphere that trap heat, leading to climate change
Food systems - a complex web of activities involving the production, processing, transport, and consumption of our food
Climate change - long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns
Socio-economic - the interaction between the social and economic habits of a group of people
Food security - having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food
Common misconception
Biodiversity is not important in growing food, only the plants growing are important.
Biodiversity is important in growing food by promoting a healthy and balanced ecosystem, e.g. encouraging insects and birds to live near fields can help keep pests under control.
Teacher tip
While dealing with global issues, engage and motivate pupils by introducing these themes within familiar (local) contexts. For example, selecting local foods (saving food miles), reducing food waste in the home, and making pragmatic changes to diets based on the Eatwell Guide.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is not healthy eating advice?
Q2.True or false? Plant-rich means that I shouldn’t eat meat or dairy for a healthier and more sustainable diet.
Q3.Place this ‘farm to fork’ food chain for making cheese in the correct order.
Q4.Reducing the amount of is a key part of making our diets more sustainable, whatever type of diet we choose to eat.
Q5.By using beef and lentils in a cottage pie, it is helping to diversify sources.
Q6.Food grows seasonally and, when not in season in the UK, is __________ so consumers can easily buy what they want.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Globally, the food we eat is responsible for:
of all greenhouse gases
of freshwater use
of land use
Q2.The biggest challenges that can impact our food systems are __________ emissions (which is linked to climate change), and a growing global __________.
Q3.True or false? Biodiversity is not important in growing food, only the plants growing are important.
Q4.Which of these are more sustainable methods of food production that can help to reduce its impact on the environment?
Q5.Sustainable diets are good for the planet and health, balancing nutrition, environment and factors.
Q6.Match the following recommendations for a healthier and more sustainable diet:
a 32% lower environmental impact
local produce can reduce the distance it has to travel
diversity of protein sources
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To help you plan your 9 cooking and nutrition lesson on: One planet, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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