Follow the Chain
1. Project the image carousel (see Follow the Chain in the Teach section).
2. Ask students to pick a 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
What plant ingredients had to be grown? Where were they grown?
What did it take to prepare, cook and plate this food?
How were the raw ingredients processed?
How is the food packaged? How is it labeled?
Where was the product made, and how did it get to your grocery store?
Are the ingredients plant- or animal-based? What did it take to raise the animals or grow the plants necessary?