Lemonade-Ed - Lesson Plan for Why we need to grow our own food

Lesson Plan: Why we need to grow our own food

Navigate the knowledge tree: 🌿 Special Topics ➡ Food For All

Hei Mahi (Do Now)

Do Now: Knowledge Book A page 5

Students to read the Knowledge section and answer the questions on pages 6-7.

Humans began growing their own food 12,000 years ago when humans began to develop agriculture (domesticating animals, farming crops).
Today's food supplies can be affected by various factors, causing food shortages.
Cost, quality and sustainability are other incentives to grow your own food.

S1.2 Knowledge Book A pg 6-7

Either students have a choice from the button below, or the teacher will play these three videos to the right.

Activity: Group Discussion

Discuss the following questions as a group, then write your main ideas in your Whiteboard.

What would be required for all people in the world to have access to clean water and adequate food?

Why do we need to grow our own food?

Exit Routine

Let's Pack Up Together

Return all materials to the correct container.

Scan your surroundings for rubbish and put in the bin.

Put your brown paper bag back into the correct grey tray.

Quietly stand behind your chair. Wait for the Karakia leader to begin.