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After today's FRQ, we will continue looking at the future of farming and focus on what the future source of our food will be. We will focus on protein sources today. More specifically, We will take a look at commercial fishing and aquaculture, nomadic pastoralism, cattle ranching and feedlots --and what options we have for protein sources. Please turn in your off-campus fieldtrip permission slip forms. We will be going off campus next class block after you finish the formative MCQ. HW: Prep/study for the Formative MCQ.
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Today: we will focus on the various farming practices and trends in agriculture we see in many MEDCs around the world--which are often in direct opposition to one another in their viewpoint on what direction farming, fishing and food production should be headed in for feeding the world in the future. Today: We will also take a look at the various practices, including how Singapore gets its food, and begin looking with a critical lens at our options for food.
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HW: Prep for Formative FRQ. See FRQ HINTS PPT A Look Ahead at Next week: next week we will step out into the Woodlands on Jan. 31st (after Formative MCQ) to see what products we find in local supermarkets and wet markets serving the Woodlands community --and more importantly where this food comes from and the health and sustainability of this system we rely upon for our food here. We will then begin preparation for a debate on the future of farming (not a formal debate but more of a critical Socratic Discussion). This is how we will wrap up this unit as we prepare for the summative MCQ and FRQ on Feb. 8th. Today, after today's Kahoot quiz, you will watch a couple of videos and take notes.
HW: Finish video questions; finish study guideBe sure to finish any work still lingering that you need to wrap up. Next class we will be finishing up with a lecture on agriculture in MEDCs and the challenges we face in the 21st Century. This will be the final lecture before we begin the formative and summative cycle to close out this unit. It is important that you have caught up on the readings, videos, notes & have answered assigned questions.
Today we will be looking at Key Issues 2 & 3 (Rubenstein): Key Issue 2: Where are agricultural regions in less developed countries? Key Issue 3: Where are agricultural regions in more developed countries? Helpful Resources for Today's Class:
HW: read ch. 9 Agriculture (rubenstein)Read Chapter 9 in Rubenstein textbook. Use the study guide provided (in your APHG Drop folder) and fill out the study guide as you read.
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