GGR107H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Integrated Geography, Starbucks, Fernwood Publishing
11 May 2018
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Professor Sarah Wakefield Sept. 16, 2016
GGR107 LECTURE 1
WHY FOOD?
• Course is an introduction to environmental geography
• Explores human-environment connections through the lens of food
• Food is central to the human experience (the course will also deal with key concepts in
geography/social science)
• Food as an organizing concept
Agriculture:
• Related to a lot of environmental impacts
The Three Sisters:
• A traditional form of indigenous agriculture (across North America, these plants would
be seen growing together)
• CORN BEANS SQUASH
- The corn supports the beans
- The beans provide nitrogen for the corn (and squash)
- The squash shades out competition
• The world in your cup a simple cup of Starbucks coffee has a part of every continent
in it
• Chronic hunger, food rioting, hunger related to government management are all common
(FOOD CRISIS)
- There are many consequences of the food crisis
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Document Summary
Agriculture: related to a lot of environmental impacts. The three sisters: a traditional form of indigenous agriculture (across north america, these plants would be seen growing together, corn beans squash. The beans provide nitrogen for the corn (and squash) There are many consequences of the food crisis. Highly populated countries with limited agricultural resources are especially affected by this (it is no longer possible for the united kingdom to feed itself) Some countries have a food export ban. Demonstrate understanding of issues, concepts, and theories discussed in class. Differentiate between claims and evidence, and examine the assumptions and worldviews underlying arguments. Identify and assemble appropriate and reputable sources of evidence. Understanding the food system, from production to consumption. Environmental and social issues that emerge in the food system. A clash of worldviews: experiences from teaching aboriginal students. Theory into practice 39(2):111- 113 (to heading adapting a teacher education. Course only): lau, joe and jonathan chan.
