Hunger in Canada

Get the most reliable information about Canada & hunger from Food Banks Canada' research:

http://www.foodbankscanada.ca/FoodBanks/MediaLibrary/HungerCount/HungerCount2013.pd


Could you live off of this for a week?:



What would happen to you if you had only this food for one week? Last year, a group of 'high profile' individuals in Saskatoon took up the challenge. The experiences and the results are eye opening.

Read the news article here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/09/18/saskatoon-food-basket-challenge-_n_1894160.html?utm_hp_ref=canada-living&ir=Canada+Living

Check out the website which chronicled the challenge and read blogs and view video blogs from the participants.

http://foodbasketchallenge.com/

Food Basket Challenge: Questions

Over the week, how did this experience change the participants mentally and physically?

What did they learn from their experiences?

What were you surprised by?

What did you learn about the food bank from reading this?

What were you not surprised by?

 

What do you think the purpose of this challenge was?

 

 

 

PAA30-World Hunger

Click the link to find resources that have been used in our first unit. If you need any ideas to write about in your journal, reread or review the videos and information.

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Blendspace- PAA30 World Hunger Resources

Today, read the infographic then answer the questions below.

World Hunger Infographic

Which parts of the world have high populations of hungry people?
Is there enough food in the world to fuel our population?
What four factors lead people into a food crisis?
Which countries have the highest rates of hunger?
In what ways can individuals make a difference?
Which international organizations work to reduce hunger?

Read the discussion below the infographic. With which comment do you agree most and why.

 With any remaining time, check out and play some trivia at Free Rice.

Grade 7 Recipe Favourites!

I've had a few requests from students wanting to make these recipes at home, so here they are:

1. Snickerdoodle Granola Bars (follow the link to the site where I found that recipe)

2. Red Lobster Biscuits

In a mixing bowl, combine:

1 C  Cheddar Cheese
2 C  Flour
1 Tbsp B.Powder
2 Tsp Sugar

Stir in:

1/4 C Melted Margarine
1 C Milk

Drop onto cookie sheet.

Prepare topping in small mixing bowl:

1 tsp  Parsley
1 clove Minced Garlic
1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
1/4 C Melted Margarine

Mix all ingredients and brush on top of biscuits. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Enjoy when fresh :)