Identification should include
- year-round variety of foods and effect on pricing
- nutrient composition in imported and exported foods
- food safety and quality in imported products
- impact of global production on communities where the food is produced.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are some produce items available year-round in the grocery store?
- How has the selection found in stores changed over time?
- How does shelf life and transportation time affect the nutrient density of food?
- What is the price advantage of buying local and in-season produce?
- What is the harvesting and transportation process of imported products?
Communication
- What information and resources can help people optimize the land they use to grow crops in areas where food is scarce?
- What do we do about understanding and evaluating food production?
- How can hydroponics and aquaponics address issues of seasonality and efficiency?
Leadership
- What efforts are being made to ensure safety as foods are transported around the world?
- What should be done to facilitate the implementation of procedures to ensure food safety?
Management
- What role does science play in processing and preserving foods so that busy families can prepare wholesome meals quickly?
- What are the consequences of using local food sources? Globalized food sources?