Food
Overview
FBV: Rule of law – when this breaks down through war or political instability, famine can ensue.
Cultural Capital: This topic is showing the impact of global warming on the global food market. Students have the opportunity to understand how their eating habits have an impact on the world around them and what the potential solutions to this could be.
UN Human Rights:
6 – life, survival, and development 19 – protection against violence, abuse and neglect 26 – social security 27 – adequate standard of living |
Example Key Words
Urban Greening
Using spaces in urban areas for farming
Local Sourcing
Purchasing food from local places to minimise food miles
Organic Farming
Not using fertilisers or chemicals to grow crops
Subsistence Farming
Growing enough crops to feed yourself or your family
Commercial Farming
Growing enough crops to sell for a profit
Websites
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjsc87h/articles/z88nhcw?course=ztrd8hv