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Elementary–Module 3: Food Waste Lesson PlanElementary–Module 3: Food Waste Lesson Plan
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WE Charity
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4th - 6th
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Science
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Elementary–Module 3: Food Waste

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Before pupils discard anymore of their uneaten vegetables, they may want to learn more about food waste. Here's a resource to help them do just that! Using discussion and video, scholars discover how innovators are tackling the issue. As a culminating activity, small groups design an innovative plan to address food waste. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

food supply, innovation, problem solving strategies

Additional Tags

college and career readiness

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide opportunities for students to present their innovative ideas to the school community 
  • Ask individuals to keep a journal for one week to keep track of how much food they throw away

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires chart paper, tape, colored markers, and a computer with Internet access and speakers
  • Third of five lessons from the WE Are Innovators—Elementary Modules set

Pros

  • Includes movement for kinesthetic learners
  • Provides guiding questions, extension ideas, and additional resources

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a

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