Climate change(s) what we eat
1.
“Biodiversity loss and climate change are separate issues.”
Many learners may see climate change and biodiversity
loss as unrelated rather than interconnected problems that affect each
other.
2.
“Food scarcity is only caused by lack of food production.”
Learners might assume food scarcity is just about
growing enough food, ignoring factors like distribution, waste, and
socio-economic access.
3.
“Pollinators like bees aren’t essential to all food crops.”
Learners may underestimate the critical role of
pollinators in food production beyond just fruits and vegetables.
4.
“Monoculture farming is always efficient and good for food security.”
There's a misconception that large-scale monocultures
maximize food supply without downsides, ignoring their vulnerability to
pests, diseases, and climate shocks.
5.
“Climate change effects on food systems will happen far in the future, not
now.”
Learners may think these impacts are distant, not
recognizing current local or global disruptions.
6.
“GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) are the only solution to food scarcity.”
Oversimplifies the role of biotech and ignores broader
ecological and social factors in food security.
7.
“Climate change is natural and not caused by human activity, so we can’t do
much.”
Undermines urgency and the role of human mitigation and
adaptation efforts.
8.
“Biodiversity loss is only about losing ‘exotic’ or ‘wild’ animals, not things
related to food.”
People often disconnect biodiversity from agriculture,
not realizing crops, soil microbes, and pollinators are biodiversity too.
9.
“Food scarcity only happens in poor countries.”
Neglects food insecurity issues in developed countries,
including urban food deserts and inequality.
10.
“Individual actions don’t matter; only governments or big companies can solve
this.”
Can lead to learner disengagement by
underestimating personal and community-level impact.
Lesson Plan Details:
Learners to understand how decreased biodiversity caused by climate change contributes to food scarcity and provide effective strategies