LOCAL VS. GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY & GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTSSocial Justice 12

Mr. Schofield

Lesson 4

‘CHOPSTICKS’ GAME

3 chopsticks for each group of 3 students Stand in a circle OR triangle Use only the ends of a chopstick to touch

fingers with the people next to you You must try to not drop chopsticks Perform actions as directed

SHAPE OF THE CLASS

Current Events? Icebreaker: Chopsticks Hook: Food Not Bombs; “Guerilla Gardener” Discussion: Grassroots, Global, & Local Activity: Positive Change Case Studies Exit Slip: Observation & Reflection Worksheet Next Class: Assembling ‘Zine or Blog

STUFFED & STARVED

POLITICS & ECONOMICS

FOOD NOT BOMBS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqoa1ETaUqU

GUERILLA GARDENER

http://www.ted.com/talks/ron_finley_a_guerilla_gardener_in_south_central_la.html

DISCUSSION

What do you think the term “local” means? What makes a food a local food? What makes up your local area? What does the term “regional” mean to you? What is your region? What does the term “global” mean to you?

FULLER PROJECTION

DISCUSSION (CONT…)

What are some local issues related to Food Security?

What are some global issues related to Food Security?

How and why is Food Security different throughout the world?

Discuss with a neighbour how some of these factors might play a role (transportation, distribution, soil, climate, war, trade, economy, media)

DISCUSSION (CONT…)

What can we do to improve Food Security in the world?

Can you think of any form of activism related to Food Security? (local or global)

What are some barriers that these movements face?

What is the Occupy Movement?

DISCUSSION

What is/was the Occupy Movement? What are some reasons, and why each of

these movements is important to Food Security?

What are some barriers that each of these movements face?

Can you think of any form of activism related to Food Security? (local or global)

What can we do to improve Food Security in the world?

Please write words on the board that resemble your thoughts on this discussion

POSITIVE CHANGE CASE STUDIES

There are 30 different case studies (overviews taken from websites)

Please select one case study each Read and interpret the case study Answer the questions on the worksheet (both

sides) Once finished, you may share their

observations with a neighbour and others Please hand-in worksheet at the end of class

*If you are finished early, you may work on the Zine

CLOSING

Use your hand to demonstrate how well you understand the following today: Positive Food Security initiatives Local and Global Food Security aspects

NEXT CLASS

Assembling Food Security ‘Zine or Blog Final day for Unit

Homework: Bring your contributions, ideas, and enthusiasm to

assemble ‘Zine or Blog!

LOCAL FOOD SECURITY

ANGEL FOOD RUNNERS