Food Truck Encourages People to Eat Less Meat
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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
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What it is
- This video highlights a food truck serving "chicken" satay during Climate Week NYC by World Animal Protection and Daring Foods.
- Joe Loria, a representative from World Animal Protection, discusses the need for reduced meat consumption to address climate change.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This video shows that eating plant-based foods can be delicious.
- The organization stresses their intention of meeting people where they are, which is a gentle way to get others to eat less meat.
Prerequisites
- Students should understand climate change and its impacts.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Middle school math teachers can show this video before using this lesson plan on the carbon footprint of food. Students will practice their ratios and proportional thinking.
- Students can learn more about the climate impacts of different foods in this interactive data explorer, watch this video about shifting to a plant-based diet, or start a Meatless Mondays program at their school.
- The end of the video directs you to this website, where you can take action to reduce your meat consumption. English students can take the challenge and keep a journal or tell their story through a public speaking piece.
From the scientist review
The resource shows sustainable actions taken to reduce carbon footprints from meat consumption and the need to adopt a plant-based meal plan. The activity is valid, and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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