Lesson 4.2 & 4.3- Farmers and Factories & Consumers and Communities
Today's To-Do List:
1. Read Lesson 4.2 Powerpoint, be able to 1) Explain how food crops and food animals are grown in industrial agriculture; 2) Describe and analyze the impacts of industrial crop production on ecosystems and human health; 3) Identify ways to mitigate the negative impacts of Industrial Farm Animal Production or move to alternative forms of production; 4) Identify and describe a food environment; 5) Analyze how food environments influence food choices; 6) Explain why food waste is a problem.
2. Work on Forum
3. Complete Lesson 4.2 Study Questions.
Read the quotes and statistics posted for each food chain worker. Consider the risks and challenges of each job and list them in a chart shown below. When you are finished, think of one more food chain worker not mentioned in the activity and list any risks and challenges for that job as well.
Job
Risks and Challenges
Crop worker
Truck driver
Meat processing worker
Fast food worker
***When you are done replying to the inquiry, respond to the comments of two other students.