Current Events has been a huge success in class. Students have been eager to participate and share news stories from all around the world. Many good class discussions have taken place. One such discussion happened Tuesday, after an article was presented about a man stealing food to feed his family.
The class had a good discussion that really opened many of the student's eyes to the fact that even here, in Surrey, there are students who only eat when they get school meals. Hunger is not just a worldwide problem, but a problem here at home, in Surrey.
One thing that was discussed was how people on limited income often have as little as $10 to buy food to feed their family for a month.
I challenge students to take a calculator with them the next time they go shopping with their parents. Using the calculator, try to buy as much food as possible, deducting each item as it is 'bought.' (Please, no real money is necessary!) I also encourage students to find the cheapest products in the store - is pop cheaper than juice or milk? With $10, will families have fresh fruits, vegetables and meat? Are chips and other snacks cheaper cheaper than fruits? What will be the 'main' foods? Rice, oatmeal? White bread?
The only written work that is needed is a simple list of all the foods 'bought' and how much they cost. There will be follow-up after the Break.
The class had a good discussion that really opened many of the student's eyes to the fact that even here, in Surrey, there are students who only eat when they get school meals. Hunger is not just a worldwide problem, but a problem here at home, in Surrey.
One thing that was discussed was how people on limited income often have as little as $10 to buy food to feed their family for a month.
I challenge students to take a calculator with them the next time they go shopping with their parents. Using the calculator, try to buy as much food as possible, deducting each item as it is 'bought.' (Please, no real money is necessary!) I also encourage students to find the cheapest products in the store - is pop cheaper than juice or milk? With $10, will families have fresh fruits, vegetables and meat? Are chips and other snacks cheaper cheaper than fruits? What will be the 'main' foods? Rice, oatmeal? White bread?
The only written work that is needed is a simple list of all the foods 'bought' and how much they cost. There will be follow-up after the Break.