Eat insects



image for websiteAs human population increases, our appetite for meat grows but very soon demand will outstrip supply. Farming large animals puts a strain on our natural resources and creates polluting waste. Scientists are proposing eating insects to help solve this problem. In this activity students are asked to plan a menu for the school canteen which contains tasty insect dishes alongside more familiar ones. Can they use persuasive communication, and their knowledge of natural resources, to get students to opt for the insect alternatives?

Learning objective

  • Communicate an opinion using evidence, persuasive writing and scientific knowledge of Earth’s natural resources.

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Eat insects

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