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The Race to Save Endangered Foods

Provided by: Vox |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This interesting video explores food extinction, why ancient plant varieties are disappearing from farms around the world, and how important it is to preserve this genetic diversity.

Subjects: Biology, History

Authors: Vox

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

Using the data and statistics presented, students can understand how industrialization and the drive for more profit may lead to a single crop being grown, instead of many.
This video explores some historical data about the old seed varieties.

Prerequisites

Differentiation & Implementation

Cross-curricular activities can be conducted in history classes when discussing people's past experiences with seeds and agriculture.
Biology classes can explore the relationship between the genetic homogeneity of crops and human health.
The teacher can divide this video into three parts to help students understand the facts and data.
This video can be used as an introduction to a lesson on nutrition and human disease.
To make connections to climate change, students can discuss the increase of invasive species and high temperatures due to climate change and how biodiversity makes ecosystems more resilient to these changes.
Other resources to consider on this topic include the Environmental Impacts Of Food Data Explorer and Food Waste: What's the Problem? What's the Solution?.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.