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Using a television story and an interactive map, students will investigate the complexities associated with finding arable land and producing food.
Subject(s):
Environmental Studies, Social Studies
Grade Level:
7-10
Estimated Time:
35-50 minutes
Materials Needed:
Computers with Internet access, student handout
Objective(s):
- Students will understand that arable land is needed for food production, but that arable land alone does not guarantee lack of hunger in a country.
- Students will be able to use multiple sources of information to draw conclusions about arable land, water resources, and hunger.
- Students will explore the impact of land-lease and resettlement programs.
Concepts Covered:
Arable land, water resources, conflict over land use and management
Author(s):
Susan Dodge, M.S. Ed for Creative Curriculum