What are Hunger and Malnutrition and Who are the Hungry?: Food, Ethics, Global Cultures

High schoolers use the internet to research people who have made a difference in the fight against poverty and hunger. In groups, they discuss the actions they can take in their community to help those in need. They are also introduced...

Is there a difference between hunger and malnutrtion? Is this a problem only in third world countries? How does hunger and malnutrition affect the community? Why do these problems exist when the world produces enough food to feed...

Feeling hungry after skipping breakfast? Here's why! Introduce young scientists to that feeling of fullness with an engaging video. Use the included assessment and extension materials to further study which foods make us feel the...

Most of us have little knowledge of what it's like to experience malnutrition. Malnutrition is caused when a person does not have access to a well-rounded diet or has a condition that does not allow him or her to absorb the proper...

Students aim to explain why we need food, to know that we need many different foods and to know who is hungry in the world.

In this World Food Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, asking questions,...

Students explain the consequences of hunger and malnutrition, to know that we need many different foods and to know who is hungry and malnourished in the world.

Learners identify courageous people throughout history that have fought hunger and look for local examples as well. They consider how we can fight hunger and malnutrition in our communities and the world.

Students identify the responsibility and ability of individuals to act to fight hunger and malnutrition and ensure food security. They identify specific actions we can take to help end hunger.