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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