Should We Eat Bugs?

• This video describes the history of entomophagy, the practice of eating bugs. 
• Students will learn that eating nutrient-dense insects can improve global food security and reduce our reliance on modern agriculture. 
  

Positives

• This resource presents many sources of evidence that point to the benefits of eating insects, which could have measurable positive impacts on climate change.
• It may help students be more open-minded about global dietary practices.

Additional Prerequisites

• It might help for students to be familiar with the environmental impacts of agriculture before exploring this resource.
• The video description links to the video's TED-Ed page, which includes a multiple-choice assessment, discussion questions, and links to additional resources.
  

Differentiation

• History classes could discuss how the shift from foraging to agriculture in the Fertile Crescent shaped Western ideology. Students could then create a list of the benefits and disadvantages of agriculture-based societies.
• Language arts and writing classes could review the video's claims on the advantages of eating insects and then write persuasive essays about the benefits of entomophagy.
• Other resources on this topic include this video on fighting climate change with dietary choices and this interactive data tool that shows the environmental impacts of different foods.