Food insecurity

Thursday, December 8 DO NOW: In your groups, discuss what FOOD SECURITY means to you and people around the world. Come up with a good definition of the term. We will discuss as a class.

The Challenge of Feeding Everyone Inadequate distribution systems and widespread poverty. Fertile, productive farmlands are lost to housing and retail Commercial agricultural areas are converted into regions for second homes.

FOOD INSECURITY: webquest Directions: You and your group will explore food insecurity in the world by visiting various websites – reading articles and watching short video clips. As you complete each section of your webquest, please make sure to respond to the questions on your handout. Webquest Sections: Defining Food Insecurity Food Prices! Food Insecurity: Nigeria Food Insecurity: India Food Insecurity: Guatemala Simulation: 3rd World Farmer NOTE: What is not finished in class must be completed for homework. Please work hard!

define it! Description: In this activity, you will define what is food security by exploring information on the World Health Organization’s website. Directions: Access the following links to answer the questions below. What are the three pillars of food security, according to the WHO? Is food security purely based on access to food?

Food Deserts: U.S. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8My-iWjTBQ8

Food prices! Description: In this activity, you will read or watch an NPR broadcast that discusses the implications of volatile food prices worldwide. Directions: Access the following link or article to answer the questions below. Why are politicians becoming more involved with the issue of food insecurity? The radio broadcast reports that many organizations predict food prices to double in upcoming years. If this happens, what do you think the political effects will be? What about the humanitarian effects? Link: http://www.npr.org/2011/06/22/137324767/volatile-food-prices-grab-g-20s-full-attention

Food security: Nigeria Description: In this activity, you will watch a brief video clip look at food insecurity in Nigeria. Directions: Access the following link to answer the questions below. What type of food insecurity (lack of food or lack of nutrition) is the most prevalent in Nigeria? What factors foster food insecurity in Nigeria? What conclusions can you draw about the role of government in ensuring food security from this video? Link: http://pulitzercenter.org/video/nigeria-families-left-hungry

Food security: Guatemala Description: In this activity, you will watch a brief video clip look at the effects of malnutrition in Guatemala. Directions: Access the following link to answer the questions below. What type of food insecurity (lack of food or lack of nutrition) is the most prevalent in Guatemala? How does extreme poverty contribute to the food insecurity problem in Guatemala? What is stunting? How else does malnutrition affect children? How serious are the side effects of malnutrition? Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uKL5BusGcM

3rd world farmer Description: In this activity, you will participate in a simulation looking at the challenges faced by farmers in the developing world. Directions: Play the game! When time is up, answer the questions. What factors greatly diminished your chances of success as a farmer in an LDC? (List and explain 3) What factors most increased your chances of success as a farmer in an LDC? (List and explain 3) What factors does a farmer in an LDC deal with, that their counterparts in an MDC might not particularly have to deal with? (List and explain 2) Link: http://3rdworldfarmer.com/index.html