More people in the world eat bugs as a source of protein than the number of people who don't eat bugs. Viewers consider bugs as a food source to solve multiple issues. Our Hungry Planet introduces bug-based food as a possible solution to hunger, deforestation, and water usage. 

Concepts

insects, protein, food, deforestation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Bring in some commercially prepared bugs for learners to taste
• Graph the amount of bugs eaten per year by different regions of the world

Classroom Considerations

• Does not rely on knowledge from any other resources in the unit
• Final resource in an informative 13-part series
  

Pros

• Works well in a traditional or flipped class
• Memorable video sticks with viewers long after they finish watching

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4