Food's Hidden Price Tags
Learning Objective
I can analyze the hidden costs associated with food production and consumption.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Food Waste: The Hidden Cost of the Food We Throw Out I ClimateScience #9
ClimateScience - Solve Climate Change
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Worldwide, approximately 30 percent of food is lost or wasted, which accounts for 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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In wealthier countries, over 40 percent of food loss occurs at the retail and consumer stage, while in lower income countries, losses happen earlier in the supply chain due to poor harvesting techniques and insufficient storage.
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To reduce food waste, we can improve soil quality, use effective harvesting technologies, develop low-cost off-grid solutions for food preservation, and embrace 'ugly' foods.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe two hidden costs of food waste discussed in the video. Be specific about the resources wasted and the environmental impact.”
Teacher Guide
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