Global Food

• READY TO TEACH (LESSON 5/11 - RESOURCES).

This lesson requires the use of the blue AQA Oxford textbook.

Discuss the section of the syllabus taught during today’s lesson (slide 2). As a starter activity, pupils stick the choropleth map into their book answering the question regarding daily food consumption. Pupils must identify any patterns of food consumption, by referring to data from the key in their answer. You may wish to show an example of a response on slide 3. Explore uneven food distribution throughout the world, based upon a range of factors (slide 4). Discuss the difference between obesity and malnourishment. Pupils are to make notes in their books of the main reasons for why food demand has increased in recent decades (slide 5). Show clip - an interesting concept that clearly highlights the global land available in which food can be produced. Pupils are required to write the key terms shown on slide 7 in their book. Using the choropleth on slide 8, discuss with pupils countries at an increased risk of food insecurity. Explore the factors that have led to food insecurity in countries throughout the world (slides 10-16), regardless of the fact there is currently sufficient food supplies for the world’s population. Pupils answer GCSE question based on classwork completed during the lesson, answer to be discussed next lesson. A quick true/ false quiz included as a plenary to see how attentive pupils have been during the lesson.