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Which countries eat the most and least protein per capita?
60 minutes
In this lesson, students will read a passage about how important protein is for our body to stay healthy. However, despite the essential need for protein, there are still disparities in protein intake among different countries. This activity aims for students to explore the discrepancies in dietary patterns across various continents by active discourse, thereby broadening their perspective from a personal viewpoint to a more global one.
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All necessary background knowledge will come from this lesson.
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Materials:
Student material: 2.3 Global map of protein consumption
Students will read a passage and highlight why protein is important for our health on the second page.
Students will visit the website and identify the countries that consume the most and least protein, then fill in the blanks. They will also look for common factors among these countries and check the recommended protein intake for staying healthy from the passage. Additionally, students will discover that some countries are overeating while others are consuming too little protein, leading to health problems and disparities.
Discourse in pairs
Remind students of the discussion in the first lesson about the growing population and the need for more nutritious food. The actual projection will be shared in the next class.
Discourse in pairs
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