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Exploring the American Food System - Folks This Ain't Normal Unit Study (High School)
Exploring the American Food System - Folks This Ain't Normal Unit Study (High School)
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In-Depth Exploration: Dive into the American food system with Folks, This Ain’t Normal by Joel Salatin, examining the impact of politics, culture, and economics on food production.
Critical Thinking: Challenge societal norms and develop analytical skills by exploring the connection between food, health, culture, and the environment.
Hands-On Learning: Participate in a Botany Project by growing an heirloom seed variety, gaining practical experience in sustainable food production.
Comprehensive Study: Conclude with a well-researched argumentative essay on a chosen topic related to the American food system.
Empowerment: Encourage informed decision-making and conscientious citizenship, motivating students to reconsider and positively influence current food systems.
Printed workbooks will be shipped with a free packet of seeds from Survival Garden Seeds! Seed varieties are randomly chosen.
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A copy of Folks, This Ain't Normal is not included with this unit study and will need to be purchased separately from your preferred bookstore or retailer.
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- Film, music, art, and poetry pairings with assignments that encourage deeper analysis
- Hands-on activities like creating collages, designing market stands, building shelters, or working on botany projects (depending on the unit)
- Vocabulary building exercises to expand academic language
- Essay prompts (analytical, argumentative, and creative) with step-by-step instructions, graphic organizers, and grading rubrics included
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- Original recipes related to the content of the unit, adding a fun, cultural element that engages multiple senses.
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