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Unit Bundle Overview: Empty Plates & Awareness CampaignWhile designed for Grade 12, this unit is fully customizable and can be adapted to fit other grades and subjects focusing on social justice, food insecurity, and community engagement. This bundled product includes two engaging and thought-provoking learning experiences designed to explore the issue of food insecurity. Empty Plates: Exploring Food Insecurity This unit, originally designed for the Grade 12 HFA4U course, takes students on an

Students will design an awareness campaign focused on food insecurity in a community of their choice. After researching the causes and effects of food insecurity, they will create innovative ways to raise awareness and propose practical solutions. Students can present their findings in various formats, such as a video or social media campaign, with the aim of inspiring others to take meaningful action and create real change. This project can be used as a stand-alone assignment or paired with the

Empty Plates: Exploring Food Insecurity engages students in the real-world issue of food insecurity. In this unit, students will examine the social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to food scarcity, both in Canada and globally. They will also explore how food insecurity affects health and quality of life. The goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to take meaningful action, whether through raising awareness or contributing to solutions. While this unit is tai

These slides can be used stand alone with modifications or in conjunction with the Empty Plates Unit Plan, where the articles and activities are described in detail.