Lesson plan
Sustainability: The High Cost of Not Eating Locally
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Description
In this lesson, students learn to evaluate the environmental impact of consuming food that is not produced locally. Students will look at some of their favorite foods to map where they are produced, calculate the distance the food travels from where it is produced to their plate [food miles], and how this impacts the physical environments. This lesson includes strategies for teaching diverse learners.Duration
2-3 class periodsAuthor
Stephanie
Homyak
Standards
14: How human actions modify the physical environmentTeacher Instructions
HomyakFoodT.pdf
(163.46 KB)
Student Materials
Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners
HomyakFoodV.pdf
(622.79 KB)
HomyakFoodVTest.pdf
(118.99 KB)