Follow the Chain
1. Project the image carousel (see Follow the Chain in the Teach section).
2. Ask students to pick their favourite snack and consider how it got to their table.
3. Give students 5-10 minutes to list all the steps they can think of in the supply chain.
4. Put students in small groups to compare lists and revise theirs to be the most complete possible.
5. Ask for a volunteer from each group to share their list with the class.
6. Note key terms that you might hear during the live broadcast.
Images used in the exercise
How are the ingredients to make your food brought together? How is your food item transported to a store, market or restaurant?
How is your food item packaged? Where is it packaged?
Is your food an animal product? Where and how are the animals raised?
What steps are necessary to turn the raw ingredients into your favourite food product? Where is this done?
Identify your favourite food and all the things necessary to make it.
What ingredients are necessary to make your food item? Where are those ingredients sourced? How are they grown?