The lesson has been designed to be covered in 45 minutes, but it can be covered in greater or less detail to fit the needs of the class. Teachers are encouraged to cover all objectives and content areas. For each objective, a variety of activities and discussion points are provided from which teachers can select those most appropriate for their students.
Students should understand that hunger anywhere affects all people, everywhere, that we are all involved in the problems of hunger and malnutrition, and that there are specific actions that can be taken by each of us to achieve a world free from hunger. The lesson should instil in students a sense of caring and commitment towards their fellow human beings and it should show them that they have an important role to play in fighting hunger for themselves, for their families, for their communities and for the world. The method used to present these messages is through the exploration of legends and stories to illustrate the moral, ethical, spiritual and practical reasons for the unacceptability of hunger and how we can all be heroes to help end hunger.
Many legendary figures, real and mythological, are heroes because of their work against poverty and hunger. Drawing from the wealth of local stories, teachers can use their own or students' favourite legends, myths or real people to introduce the concept of heroes and discuss the qualities of a hero relative to ending hunger.
Objective 1 identifies some courageous people throughout history who have worked to make the world a better place for all of us and encourages students to think about local "heroes" who have made a difference in their communities and countries. It presents the idea that we all have a contribution to make in ending hunger and malnutrition and that each one of us, even in small ways, can be a hero to someone else.
Objective 2 suggests actions that can be taken by students to help fight
hunger and malnutrition for themselves, their families and their communities.
It presents the Rome Declaration on World Food Security, signed by the heads
of state of over 180 countries, as a basis for discussion of the commitments and
strategies adopted by world leaders to ensure food security for all. Teachers
can select from the many questions provided for structuring classroom
discussions appropriate for their situation, as time allows.
| 1. To identify the responsibility and ability of individuals to act to fight hunger and malnutrition and ensure food security |
| 2. To identify specific actions we can take to help end hunger |
