Sustainability

Pre Assessment: Use a Kahoot as a pre assessment. The Kahoot for this lesson can be accessed by going to https://bit.ly/3eK0oOS.

1. Engage (25 minutes):

1. Watch the following video: “The Extraordinary Life and Times of Strawberry” (60 seconds). The Extraordinary Life and Times of Strawberry (:60) This short video shows the processes necessary to get strawberries from the field to the refrigerator, only to have them discarded. You will probably hear a groan from your students at the end.

2. Discuss these questions at your table: a. What did you learn about how strawberries get to your refrigerator? b. How did you feel about the ending?

The process is quite elaborate and extensive, involving lots of processes. This effort, however, is wasted when the food is discarded. Help you students understand the necessity of reducing waste.

3. Look at the picture below and write 1-2 sentences regarding what is seen in the picture. Your teacher may ask you to share your responses with the class.

This photo is taken from an article in the New York Times exposing how much food is wasted. You may wish to have your students read and discuss it. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/12/climate/food- waste-emissions.html Another option is to use the following link to a Google Slideshow using the Pear Deck add-on to create an interactive introductory discussion. Introduction - Minimizing Food Waste Food Utilization Challenge: 1. Gather 5-10 perishable items that include dairy, protein, fruits, and vegetables; you may be able to find these items within your school but if not, you will need to obtain these items from a local grocer. Consider including butter, eggs, milk, one fruit, 2-3 vegetables, and one protein so you will have some items left to store for later. Encourage students to pick a wide variety of items. 2. Obtain a shelf stable pantry item such as: canned beans, canned tomatoes, salsa, spaghetti sauce, rice, pasta, flour, sugar, various herbs, spices and seasonings. Students will quickly learn to appreciate the longer expiration dates of these items. 2. Explore (100 minutes):