Food's Hidden Price Tags
Grade 8th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the hidden costs associated with food production and consumption.
Warm-Up Video
ClimateScience - Solve Climate Change · 4:53
Food Waste: The Hidden Cost of the Food We Throw Out I ClimateScience #9
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Worldwide, approximately 30 percent of food is lost or wasted, which accounts for 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
- 2
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.
- 3
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 Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two hidden costs of food waste discussed in the video. Be specific about the resources wasted and the environmental impact.”
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