Prescribed Learning Outcomes
It is expected that students will:
- identify environmental and health issues related to the production and consumption of food
- demonstrate an appreciation of multicultural influences on eating habits
- analyse the effect of food-marketing practices on consumer behaviour
- identify factors that affect the food supply
- identify careeropportunities in the food industry
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Suggested Instructional Strategies
The study of food takes students beyond the classroom to an exploration of the significance of food in many aspects of life. Students examine environmental, nutritional, social, cultural, and business practices that influence food choices, and they identify careers in the food industry.
- Lead a class discussion on local environmental issues related to food production and consumption. Focus on the use of pesticides, hormones, genetic engineering, additives, packaging, and recycling.
- Show a video about eating disorders. Ask students to research the short- and long-term health implications and to share their findings.
- As part of a "World Travel" theme, form pairs and ask each pair to use the Internet and other sources to research eating patterns, celebrations, food-related taboos, and table etiquette for a selected culture. Invite each pair to prepare a meal and serve it in the traditional manner.
- Invite store managers or food-marketing representatives to discuss marketing practices (e.g., supermarket demonstrations, media advertising, end-of-aisle displays, flyers, coupons) that are used to influence customer choices. Have students work in groups to develop marketing campaigns for nutritious foods, using various forms of presentation (e.g., videos, jingles, print materials, labels, packaging).
- With the class, brainstorm factors that affect fluctuations in the supply and cost of food in BC communities. Throughout the year, ask students to chart the local cost of selected foods (e.g., strawberries, pork, bread, milk). Have them relate their findings to climatic conditions, seasonal availability, and the existence of marketing boards.
- Using videos, the Internet, guest speakers, and field trips, encourage students to explore a variety of careers in the food industry. Have them make posters and collect articles about specific careers for display on a classroom bulletin board.
Suggested Assessment Strategies
- Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge of multicultural influences on eating habits through discussions, writing, and representations (e.g., posters, computer graphics, photographs, collages). Look for evidence that they are able to:
- accurately interpret relevant multicultural influences on food consumption
- make connections between food and other aspects of various cultures
- indicate similarities and differences
- explain the significance of specific foods or dietary practices
- After students discuss and develop marketing campaigns, have them reflect on and assess their own responses to food-marketing practices. Provide prompts such as the following:
- What marketing strategies have the greatest effect on you?
- What factors influence your choices?
- How could you ensure that you make informed decisions?
- Ask students in pairs to investigate and develop visual displays about environmental, health, production, or marketing issues that affect the local food supply. Look for evidence that they:
- clearly describe the issues
- emphasize key factors of the issues
- provide accurate and detailed information
- suggest possible approaches or solutions
- show their understanding of the issues in their responses to questions from classmates and the teacher
- When students present their research on careers in the food industry, note the extent to which:
- research is complete, thorough, and uses a variety of sources
- required education, training, and skills are highlighted
- advantages and disadvantages of the careers are outlined
- information is logically organized
- presentation of findings is clear
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