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Lesson 1: How can our food choices impact the environment?

Making connections between the biomes where certain foods grow and the conditions they need to flourish; developing an understanding of food choices and their impact on the environment.
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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, check that the children can recall:

  • A biome is an area with a similar climate, landscape, plants and animals.

  • Biomes dictate the kind of food that can be grown naturally.

  • Different foods grow well in different climates.

  • Food can come from supermarkets, shops, farms, trees and markets.

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 8 May 2026

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