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__LESSON FIVE: [[image:hunger-map-webresized.jpg width="480" height="336" align="right"]]__
What is malnutrition and why is it a global problem?

__DESCRIPTION:__
Students will learn about the issue of malnutrition and begin to develop ideas about why it exists and what steps might be taken to end it.

__TEACHER BACKGROUND:__
A short and clear overview of the issue of malnutrition is produced by the World Food Program: [].

__PREPARATION __
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__STEP BY STEP PLAN:__
//Connect to Prior Learning//: Ask students to draw a web about what they know so far about the issue of food security in the world.

//Anticipate//: Show this video on Malnutrition: @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWysNmwu1ms

//Introduce the Lesson//: Explain how this lesson will examine the sub-topic of the issue of food security. Students should be on the lookout for ideas to discuss during moderated caucuses and possible resolutions on the day of the conference.

//Inform:// Support students in understanding the Malnutrition section of the Food Security Topic Guide.

Synthesize: Ask students to use the //Draft Resolution Template// to write a resolution that proposes solutions to the issue of malnutrition. Students should reference their //Make It Happen// Worksheet and their notes from this lesson to get ideas. In addition to giving students an opportunity to synthesize their understanding from this lesson, writing draft resolution will make it easier for students to create position papers during lesson 15.

Checks for Understanding: Consider one or more of these culminating activities for exit tickets, homework assignments, or formative assessments.
 * //Identify//: Ask students to complete a Frayer model on the term malnutrition.


 * //Create//: Ask student to create a poster, brochure, or fact sheet on the issue of malnutrition.