From Farm to Fork: Exploring the Journey of Food

From Farm to Fork: Exploring the Journey of Food

Learning Objective

Explore the journey of food from the farm to your plate, understanding the processes involved and the importance of each step.

What do you already know about the journey of food from the farm to your plate?

Introduction to Farm to Fork

Understanding the concept of 'farm to fork' and its significance in the food industry and our daily lives.

Farm Stage

Exploring the processes involved in farming, including planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops, as well as raising livestock.

Food Processing

Understanding the steps involved in processing raw agricultural products into consumable food items.

Distribution and Transportation

Exploring the logistics of transporting food products from farms and processing facilities to markets and stores.

Retail and Consumer Choices

Examining the role of retailers in providing food options to consumers, and the choices individuals make when purchasing food.

Food Preparation

Understanding the various ways in which food can be prepared for consumption, including cooking, preserving, and packaging.

The Plate

Exploring the final stage of the journey, from the kitchen to the plate, and the significance of enjoying and appreciating food.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.