FOOD SYSTEMS
This is an introduction module in order students develop that we are a dynamic part of food systems. In this module they also will develop food system's economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Their mission is to organise a campaign in their community in order to help the citizens link their food choices to the economic, social and environmental dimensions of food systems.
TASK
Imagine that you are going to organise a campaign in your community in order to to help them link their food choices to the economic, social and environmental dimensions of food systems.
The key points to be included are:
- Definition of food system
- Types of food systems
- Its interconnected parts (and their sub-categories)
- People who represent various aspects of each interconnected part
- How does your daily food choice influence the food system?
- How does this involve or influence your lives and communities?
- What's the meaning of sustainability of the global food system
In order to help you gain a piece of clear knowledge about the topic, you will take part in some teaching and learning activities in national and transanational teams, but firstly take a look on this picture (adapted from Eriksen 2008) that describes the food system and its drivers.
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For the implementation of this module a WebQuest was created. Through its steps and a variety of related activities we aimed for students to improve their food literacy and start connecting thei food choices with climate change.
Topics analyzed were:
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Food system: Definition & its interconnected parts
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Food system classifications
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How people are involved to food system?
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Relationships among food - health, society, and the environment
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Sustainable food system
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Organising a campaign
MATERIAL PRODUCED BY THE STUDENTS
This module resulted to the edition of the following e-magazine
EXAMPLE PRODUCTS
MIND MAPS
POSTERS
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