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. 

Concepts

food supply, innovation, problem solving strategies

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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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