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Grades

9 10 11 12

Subjects

Social Studies

Resource Type

Informational Resource

The Ministry of Education released the revised version of the Social Sciences and Humanities 9-12 curriculum in 2013. Within Family Studies, the Food and Nutrition courses have an increased focus on agriculture and food topics. Many of the expectations examine food sources, availability and trends within Ontario, Canada and internationally. Given the underlying focus on research and inquiry skills which are present in each course, students require access to information and resources which will help them develop their critical literacy skills while exploring these topics. Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. surveyed Ontario educators and identified 9 topic areas in which they required additional resources and information: biotechnology, organic and conventional food, food security, local food, livestock production, environment, pesticide use, food safety and general agriculture production. In order to support educators in the delivery of this curriculum, and the promotion of inquiry/critical thinking skills, Ontario Agri-Food Education has created a library of learning charts and resources related to the nine areas identified.

Created By: AgScape

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