Food as a Commodity
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90 min
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The Edible Schoolyard Project
Berkeley, CA

Summary: 
In this lesson students will explore what it means for food to be a commodity, what makes food edible but not sellable, and how to can make informed decisions with what we choose to eat. Students will prepare a salad using “imperfect” produce.
Student Learning Goals & Objectives: 
  • Learn ways to repurpose foods before going bad.
  • Understand what makes a food edible but not sellable.
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"Gorgeous simple summer salad" by Hamburger Helper is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.