Food on the Move
Food often starts at a farm, garden, or greenhouse before it travels to people.
What is food production?
I show streets, places, and directions.
What is a map?
This means people are able to get the food they need.
What is food access?
This is the movement of food from one place to another.
What is transportation?
The path a driver takes to deliver food is called this.
What is a route?
If a truck breaks down, food may not reach the store on this.
What is time?
Food may travel from a farm to a truck, then to a store, school, or home. This path is part of the food what?
What is the food system?
A smart route can save time, fuel, and this.
What is money?
When there is not enough of a food item for everyone who needs it, there is a shortage of this.
What is supply?
Mateo’s job is important because food does not just appear on the table. It has to be grown, moved, stored, and what?
What is delivered?
Mateo checks the map before leaving because he wants to avoid traffic, closed roads, and what else?
What are delays?
Why might some neighborhoods have a harder time getting fresh food?
What is because stores may be far away, food may cost too much, or transportation may be limited?
Why is moving food just as important as growing food?
What is because food must reach people before it spoils or before stores and families run out?
If one road is closed, what should Mateo do to keep the food moving?
What is find a new route or backup route?
Mateo wants to help a neighborhood with limited fresh food. Name two ways he could help.
What are planning food deliveries, setting up a mobile market, helping a food pantry, bringing food to schools, or mapping better routes?