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Global Food Challenge Units and
Minnesota Competition Requirements
Real Issues, Tough Questions
Teachers from other states may order units at cost.
In Global Food Challenge, students explore issues such as: Who decides what
food costs? Who benefits from sugar quotas? Is irradiated food safe to eat? Why
do some countries experience famine while others don't?
Four stand alone units, each containing teacher and student guides include:
Basic Economics of Food Markets
Learn the basics of supply, demand, and price determination through market simulations
and other fun activities.
Economics of Food Security
How do public policies impact critical issues of hunger, famine, and nutrition.
Activities are designed for students with different learning styles and backgrounds,
including new Americans.
Economics of World Food Trade
Explore comparative advantage, specialization, currency exchange, and benefits
and barriers to trade through engaging, hands-on activities.
Economics of Food Safety
How do economics around the globe affect the safety of the food on our tables?
The impact of cost/benefit analysis, risk management, and government regulation
are explored.
Minnesota teachers are invited to submit up to two student entries in each Cargill Global Food Challenge unit
to achieve recognition and earn financial awards. For each unit, the first place student will receive $300 and second place $150. Teachers of award-winning students will receive $100.
The deadline for submission is May 22, 2009.
Register your MN students
and request teacher and student guides. Once you have registered your students
you will receive curriculum, and subsequent information on how to submit student
entries for judging.
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