The Arctic: Food Security Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Jennifer Williams, Yen-Yen Chiu|Published on: January 13, 2024
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Geography, English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Polar Regions
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students explore the connection between climate change and food security in the Arctic, understand the impacts on the Inuit way of life, and write a persuasive piece on a potential solution.
Inquire: Students are introduced to the complexities of Arctic food systems through images and build an understanding of the definition of food security globally and specifically in the circumpolar Arctic.
Investigate: Students read about food security and share their learning in a jigsaw activity.
Inspire: Students reflect on what might be getting in the way of food security in the Arctic, brainstorm how they can be part of the solution, and write a persuasive piece.
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Jina Han
This is amazing!
2 years ago
