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Food system videos and lesson plans

This program has curriculum links for grades 7 to 12

Each lesson has:

-A video

-Teacher guide with provincial curriculum connections

-Student work sheet

Level:

Grades 7 to 9

Grades 10 to 12

Language:

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Text: Feeding Canada- Exploring our Food System. Take your students on an interactive journey through the food cycle. Feeding Canada: sustainable farming. Grades 7-12. Six videos. Teacher Guides. Student Viewing Guides.

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A farmer working in the field. Text on screen: Sustainable farming

Video: sustainable farming

This program is linked to curriculums for grades 7 to 12

This video:

- Introduces the concept of a food cycle.

- Defines and discusses sustainable farming practices.

- Provides examples of how Canadian farmers use sustainable farming practices.

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Farmer feeding hay to the cows in a barn. Text: Farm animal care

Video: farm animal care

This program is linked to curriculums for grades 7 to 12

This video:

- Introduces the concept of animal welfare and the regulations and best practices used to ensure animal well-being

Download teacher guide and student worksheet below

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Desk with computer and white paper on which is written HACCP. Text on photo: Food Safety

Video: food safety

This program is linked to curriculums for grades 7 to 12

This video:

- Discusses the extensive regulations and safety measures in place at various stages of the Canadian food system to maintain food safety and human health.

Download teacher guide and student worksheet below[...]

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Veterinarian checking a cow with a stethoscope. Text on image: Antibiotics and hormones

Video: antibiotics and growth hormones

This program is linked to curriculums for grades 7 to 12

This video:

- Identifies regulations and safeguards in place in Canada to protect human and animal health.

- Examines the use and regulation of antibiotics and hormones in food production.

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Petri dish with a plant in a lab. Text on image: Biotechnology

Video: biotechnology

This program is linked to curriculums for grades 7 to 12

This video:

- Introduces the concept of biotechnology and its impact on food production.

Download teacher guide and student worksheet below.

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Bulldozer pushing garbage in a waste management plant. Text on image: Wasted food and food recovery

Video: wasted food and food recovery

This program is linked to curriculums for grades 7 to 12

This video:

- Explores the impact of wasted food.

- Examines Canadian-based initiatives at various stages of the food cycle that are helping to reduce and manage food waste.

Download teacher guide and student worksheet[...]

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