Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems 20, 30

(a)	Discuss the importance of food security.
(b)	Conduct an inquiry into the impact of food insecurity on Canadians, considering factors such as regional differences and vulnerable population groups.
(c)	Research grassroots approaches to alleviating food insecurity in Canada (e.g., community fridges, food banks, food drives, community gardens).
(d)	Investigate the current global state of food insecurity, including geographic variations and root causes.
(e)	Compare the current state of food insecurity in Canada to the global state of food insecurity.
(f)	Research the prevalence and significance of conflict as a factor in situations of international food insecurity and hunger.
(g)	Investigate contemporary and historical examples of food used as a weapon in conflict.
(h)	Identify organizations working to alleviate food insecurity (e.g., Canadian Foodgrains Bank, World Vision, Red Cross) and their responses to global food insecurity.
(i)	Investigate the role of trade policies and globalization in influencing food security, including the impact of trade barriers, subsidies, and market volatility on local and global food systems.
(j)	Reflect on personal and collective responsibility for addressing local and global food security.
(k)	Discuss the roles that individuals, organizations and governments at the local, provincial, First Nations and federal levels can play in alleviating food insecurity.
(l)	Identify approaches for improving food security in the local community or region.

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