Strategies to increase food supply

This is a GCSE lesson on the strategies to increase food supply. It meets the AQA specification however, it can be adapted easily for other exam boards. Key facts about the lesson are:

1. The content covered by the lesson are; Explanation of the various technological strategies to increase food supply such as irrigation, aeroponics, hydroponics, green revolution, bio-technology (GM foods) etc. Analysing the advantages for and against each of these strategies. Sustainability as a concept in farming. Explanation of the various sustainable strategies to increase food supply such as organic farming, permaculture, urban farming, seasonal foods etc. Analysing the advantages for and against each of these strategies.

2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz, matching tasks, video clips, analysis and evaluation tasks, and a past paper question.

3. What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!