Fruits and Vegetables in the Food System

In 2018, the average fast food burger cost $2.64 while a salad averaged $4.14. Does the price difference matter to public health? Scholars consider that question and others in a brainstorming session about improving our global food...

A growing demand for sustainable food systems comes from schools and even some cities. So what are some solutions? Scholars consider four different ways to approach sustainable food solutions and list the pros and cons of each. The fifth...

How does locally grown produce sold at a farmer's market compare to a more complex industrial system in the way they each affect the environment, people, and the economy? Pupils explore the different types of food systems and how they...

The human body produces about 1.7 liters of saliva a day to aid in digestion. The digestive systems of different organisms are examined in a video that follows the digestive path, beginning with acids, moves to the importance of...

What works better: a planned economy or a market economy? Join the global debate with a Crash Course video about macroeconomics and the differences between economic systems. With quotes from Adam Smith and Karl Marx guiding...

Investing in and prioritizing in a more sustainable food ecosystem is essential in combating hunger. At a local level, community gardens and mobile markets are different ways of providing food access to individuals. Spanish captions and...

The average American creates more than 240 pounds of food waste every year. Are there ways to reduce that number? The eighth lesson in the 13-part series covering Our Hungry Planet introduces multiple ideas for reducing food waste. It...

Young scholars compare the digestive systems of the buffalo and of the zebra, diagram their systems, and compare their lengths. In this digestive system lesson plan, students learn about their diets as well.

At the elementary school highlighted in this video, administrators work hard to eliminate allergic reactions to various types of food. This is an eye-opening video that is important for cafeterias in all schools. Do your students have...

Students examine human health by identifying dangerous pesticides. In this agriculture activity, students research the food production system in the United States and discuss dangers such as pesticides, chemicals and insecticides which...