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Our Food System Is Rigged

Provided by: Hot Mess |Published on: April 27, 2021

Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

This video is about the complexity of the global food system as it relates to the changing climate, focusing specifically on food misinformation and unequal access to healthy food.

Subjects: Biology, Health

Authors: Hot Mess, PBS

Region: United States, Global

Languages: English

Positives

It acknowledges the vast complexity of the topics being covered and their importance to health and the environment.
It does not burden the viewer with the "weight of the world" on their food choices but inspires collective improvements in our decision making and awareness.

Prerequisites

The overarching concepts that connect the many aspects of this issue are identified as more people, limited resources, and a changing planet. Students should have a basic understanding of these connected issues.
The video description links to references and additional readings on the topics.
There are ads before the video.

Differentiation & Implementation

After watching this video, students can use the Environmental Impacts of Food Data Explorer or the Foodprint Calculator to look at the many environmental impacts of their diet.
Social studies and economics classes could discuss the changes that will need to happen to ensure equal access to healthy food and accurate nutritional information.
Another video on this topic is How to Change Your Diet to Fight Climate Change.
Students who are inspired to take action can start a Meatless Mondays campaign.
A lesson on this topic is The Carbon Footprint of Food.

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