Navigating Environmental Challenges: Addressing Food and Energy Insecurity in AICE Environmental Management
In today’s world, the pressures on food and energy resources pose significant challenges for environmental management. As educators guiding students through the AICE Environmental Management course, it’s crucial to delve into the causes and consequences of food and energy insecurity. This section of the syllabus focuses on understanding these insecurities to develop effective strategies for achieving sustainable food and energy security.
This blog post aims to equip teachers with insights and tools to effectively teach these critical topics. By fostering a deep understanding of food and energy security, educators can inspire students to become proactive stewards of the environment, equipped to tackle global challenges through informed environmental management practices.
Topics
- 5.1 Food security
- 5.2 Energy resources
- 5.3 Waste management
Time frame
- Time frame for block schedule [90 min class period] – 4 weeks/ 9 class periods
- Time frame for regular schedule [45 -50 min class period] – 4 weeks/ 17 -18 class periods
Resources
Daily Agenda
The agenda provided is structured for block schedules with 90-minute classes. For teachers working with 40–45-minute periods, I recommend dividing each lesson into two parts:
- Day 1: Deliver the lecture content.
- Day 2: Use the bell ringer and complete the activities.
This approach ensures full coverage of the material while maintaining the intended balance between direct instruction and active learning.
The goal is to maintain an atmosphere of engagement and enthusiasm, keeping students intrigued by the subject matter and get them to pass the AICE Exam.
Note: All pacing suggestions are estimates. Adjust the time to accommodate for specific student needs and interests.
Day 1 Lesson
- 5.1 Food security
Objectives
- define food security
- describe and explain causes of food insecurity and threats to food security
Instructional Materials
- Bell ringer#1
- Lecture/Notes (PPT – slides 1-5)
- Guided Notes
- Activity 5.2 – The impacts of climate change on food security- page 193 (Coursebook)
Day 2 Lesson
- 5.1 Food security
Objectives
- outline the impacts of food insecurity
- describe and evaluate strategies for managing food security
Instructional Materials
Day 3 Lesson
- 5.2 Energy resources
Objectives
- classify energy resources as renewable or non-renewable
- define energy security
- describe and explain the causes of energy insecurity
- outline the impacts of energy insecurity
- describe and evaluate strategies for managing energy security
Instructional Materials
Day 4 Lesson
- Review
- 5.2 Energy resources
- 5.1 Food security
Objectives
- Review 5.1 and 5.2
Instructional Materials
- Bell ringer#4
- Activity 5.6 Energy sourcing: mineral oil sands and tar sands – page 209 (Coursebook)
- Practice questions AICE Style (5.2)- with Answer Key
- Guided Notes
Day 5 Lesson
- Assessment/Quiz 5.1 and 5.2
- 5.3 Waste management
Objectives
- describe methods of waste disposal and
treatment - explain the impacts of waste disposal methods
Instructional Materials
Day 7 Lesson
- 5.3 Waste management
Objectives
- describe and evaluate strategies to reduce the impacts of waste disposal
Instructional Materials
Day 9 Lesson
- Test Unit 5
- Introduction to Unit#6 –students copy vocabulary words from the coursebook
Objectives
- Introduction to Unit#6 –students copy vocabulary words from the coursebook
Instructional Materials
Exposing students to proper blend of lecture, practice activities and questions is of paramount importance for their success on the Cambridge exam.
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