Issues in our Fast Changing World

Look at this world map – where do you expect the hungry areas of the world to

be? Why? Note predictions.

Learning Objectives

• All should know that there are some areas of the world where people don’t have enough food, whilst in other places there are food surpluses

• Most should know where the hungry areas of the world are

• Some should understand why people in these areas are hungry

What is this pack about?

• Where are the hungry areas of the world? Why are the people in those areas hungry? What are the implications of going without food?

• Why is obesity occurring in MEDCs? What are the social and economic impacts of obesity?

• How can food supply be improved in countries which have food shortages?

• What might happen to the people in LEDCs and MEDCs if these issues continue? How can these issues be addressed in both the short and long term.

What is meant by ‘hungry areas’?

• Look at resource 1 in the booklet.

• What is meant by undernourishment?

• Highlight the definition in resource 1.

• Look at the figure for average calories available per person per day – does this suggest that there is enough food available to feed the world?

Where are the hungry areas of the world?

• Look at resource 2 in the booklet.

• Does everyone in the world have enough food?

• List the countries where more than 20% of the population is undernourished under the map.

• Compare this list with predictions from the starter activity – are there any surprises?

Reflection: Why are people in those areas hungry?

• Watch the mini-movie ‘Don’t Cry’.

• When did the famine shown happen?

• Why was it so important?

• What do you think caused this famine? –think about this before next lesson.

What caused the 1984 famine in Ethiopia?

Was there one simple cause, or many?

Objectives

• All will know where the hungry areas in the world are

• Most will understand the causes of hunger

• Some will understand how these causes are linked.

• STRIPE: Innovative learner – learn in different ways.

What causes hunger?

• Divide into groups for each of the causes shown in resource 4.

• Prepare a short statement explaining how your factor causes hunger.

• Present your statements and say which other factors their factor is linked to – could illustrate links using pieces of string/wool.

How are these causes linked?

• Produce a concept map on A3 paper showing the factors causing hunger and how they are linked.

• Reflection - peer assess each others’ concept maps using two stars and a wish.

• Have you been successful innovative learners?

Homework

• Homework – Where are the hungry areas of the world? Why are the people in those areas hungry?

• Answer in homework booklet by _______