The future of food production in an era of climate change

Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify the challenges of food production in an era of climate change.
• Students will be able to explain potential solutions for the issue of food production in an era of climate change.

Materials:

• Whiteboard or chalkboard
• Access to internet

Time: 40 minutes

Procedure:

1. (5 minutes) Introduction: Explain to students that the topic of the lesson is about “The future of food production in an era of climate change”. Ask them to think about the current situation of food production and how it will be affected by climate change.

2. (15 minutes) Discussion: Facilitate a class discussion about the challenges of food production in an era of climate change. Some possible discussion points include:

   • Rising temperatures, water shortages, and unpredictable weather patterns.
   • Deforestation and soil erosion
   • Rise of pests, diseases, and plant viruses

3. (20 minutes) Problem-solving: Ask students to work individually or in small groups to brainstorm potential solutions to the challenges of food production.

4. (15 minutes) Presentations & Summary: Ask each group to present their solutions to the class. After the presentations, ask them to summarize their key takeaways from the lesson.

Summary:

• Discussed the challenges of food production in an era of climate change
• Brainstormed potential solutions to the issue
• Presented and discussed the solutions
• Summarized key takeaways from the lesson