Food Resources (All Teams, Grade 8)
The following resources are available to supplement the grade 8 ELA pilot module centered around this text:
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals (Young Reader's Edition) by Michael Pollan, adapted by Richie Chevat (2009)
In a smart, compelling format with updated facts, plenty of photos, graphs, and visuals, this book encourages us to consider the personal and global health implications of their food choices.
Subjects: Food chains (Ecology), Food supply
In a smart, compelling format with updated facts, plenty of photos, graphs, and visuals, this book encourages us to consider the personal and global health implications of their food choices.
Subjects: Food chains (Ecology), Food supply
eBook
Food: The New Gold by Kathlyn Gay (2013) 96 pages
For instructions on accessing this eBook, click here. Student login: 4-digit ID / Teacher login: firstname.lastname Password: 4-digit ID / Password: teacher |
Online Databases
Find information accessed that is not available on the free web. Made available through the state for students only!
Britannica School - Middle
View an overview of the various means of food processing, from first preparations to government regulations and history. May also want to try food supply for more information on the topic. |
Opposing Viewpoints
View resources for and against "genetically modified food." Includes an overview, viewpoint articles for GMOs (like "Genetically Engineered Crops Have Had a Positive Impact on Biodiversity") and against GMOs (like "Don't Believe the Lie: Organic Farming Can Feed the World") |
Online Encyclopedias
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Use the list of references at the bottom of an article to discover similar information.
Use the list of references at the bottom of an article to discover similar information.
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, 2003
"A survey of food's place in human culture and society. Features topics like ethnicity and food and nutrient composition, with photos, illustrations, sidebars, menus and timelines." Article of interest: biodiversity, genetic engineering |
The Gale Encyclopedia of Science, 2014
"Covers areas of science, engineering, technology, mathematics and medical and health sciences." Articles of interest: food preservation, genetically modified food and organisms |
Magazine Articles & Websites
Frankenfine: Genetically Modified Food
The Economist, November 2014 Vermont V Science: Genetically Modified Food The Economist, May 2014 IFIC Survey: Consumers Support FDA Biotech Labeling Policy Nutraceuticals World, July-August 2014 The True Cost of Food Nutroceuticals World, April 2014 To GMO or Not to GMO? Genetically Engineered Food Has Strong Advocates and Harsh Critics Odyssey, February 2014 To view articles from the National Geographic Food Issue, follow this link. The articles, uploaded to Google Drive, may only be viewed once you have signed into your WPS email account. Future of Food: Why Sustainable Food Systems Matter Video National Geographic video featuring a panel discussion, May 2014 |
A Plant's-Eye View with Michael Pollan
View author Michael Pollan's TEDTalk called "The Plant's-Eye View" to learn more about the concept of humans as "pawns in corn's clever strategy game to rule the Earth." Follow up the video with questions and digging deeper here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-plant-s-eye-view-michael-pollan
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Books
Follow the link to the online catalog from a book's title to see if it is available or checked out.
Safeguarding Water and Food Supplies by Joe Craig (2013)
Outlines how climate change and human activities have negatively impacted access to food and clean water; emphasizes how scientists are working on solutions and how everyone can do their part to help. Covers: greenhouse effect, food biodiversity, the future of food, and other topics. Subjects: Water and food supply, Water and food conservation The History of Food by Judith Jango-Cohen (2006)
Describes inventions that have affected what and how people eat: methods of preserving meat, cheese, and vegetables and how the invention of refrigerators are keeping food safe to eat and milk safer to drink. Subjects: Food Preservation, Food, Food History |
Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want to Know About Fast Food by Eric Schlosser (2006)
Fast Food Nation's Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson have investigated the subject of today's food culture specifically for young readers, uncovering new facts. They share the fascinating and frightening truth about how the fast food industry has fed off children for generations. Subjects: Food industry, Eating Habits, Fast Food Restaurants Superfoods: Genetic Modification of Foods by Sally Morgan (2009)
The science behind food genetic modification: how it's used to create pest- and disease-resistance crops, encourages plant and animal growth, and adds vitamins to common foods. Why some oppose to the practice of genetic altering. Subjects: Biotechnology, Food |