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The Aquaculture Revolution

Aquaculture
Social Studies
Food,Agriculture & Land Use
Grade 8
BC/YK

Description

Students will explore aquaculture as an example of how human food production interacts with the environment, economies, and communities. Through inquiry and role play, students will examine both the environmental and social implications of aquaculture practices, connect their learning to Project Drawdown’s climate solutions framework, and develop evidence-based recommendations from multiple stakeholder perspectives.

Lesson Type: Literacy, Experiential

Duration: Single Class, Multi-Day Lesson

Sector: Food,Agriculture & Land Use

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