Local food (non-statutory Climate Change & Sustainability)
I can describe the advantages of eating local food.
Local food (non-statutory Climate Change & Sustainability)
I can describe the advantages of eating local food.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Food grown in this country does not travel far to reach your plate compared with food from other countries.
- Eating local foods which are in season helps the environment.
- Some foods grown in other countries need lots of water to grow.
- Some foods grown in other countries take up a lot of land to grow.
Common misconception
Pupils may be unaware of the provenance of their food and the possible environmental impact of eating foods from different places.
Explanation of how some foods are grown in the UK and how eating local, seasonal food can minimise the impact on the environment.
Keywords
Local - Local food is food that is produced within a short distance of where it is bought and eaten.
Environment - The environment is the surroundings of a living thing, including other plants or animals and the conditions they live in.
Seasonal - Food that is seasonal is only harvested at certain times each year.
Crop - A crop is a plant that is grown to be sold, often as food.
Climate - The climate of a place is its weather patterns over many years.
Equipment
food labels from foods produced in the UK and in other countries
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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