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Agricultural Inputs, Processes & Outputs
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Objective: To be able to describe in general terms the main features of an agricultural system: inputs, processes and outputs
Task 1: Watch the first video above (from 43 seconds) and then the second video above then study the diagram below & the information on theory sheet (blue tab). 

Apply the inputs, processes and outputs model for a Big Mac using the worksheet (second blue tab) to the right. 

You are going to need several definitions for this unit of work relating to the agricultural industry. 

Task 2 - Use the information here to complete the key words sheet by clicking on the blue tab to the right. 
task 1 - Inputs, processes, outputs theory sheet
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Source BBC Education
task 1 - inputs processes outputs worksheet
Task 2 - agriculture  definitions


​Large Scale Commercial Farming - Dairy in USA


​Objective:
 Describe the influence of natural and human inputs on the processes and outputs of a large scale commercial farming operation
Starter: Watch both Meatrix videos above and make a note on this sheet of the controversies caused by large scale commercial meat farming around the world. 
Of course, farming can be carried out in a more responsible way. Please see the case study below to build up a picture of how a large scale commercial farm works in the USA. 
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Welcome to Fair Oaks Farm

Your commercial large scale case study will be of Fair Oaks Farm in Indiana, USA. Their website is here

To build your case study you will need the location map to the right as well as the videos underneath.  Use the worksheet above to record down your responses. 

Your case study should include the following:

1. Location. Where is the farm and check out the surrounding area using Google Maps / Google Earth to help you with part 2. 

2. Natural inputs (relief, climate and soil)

3. Human inputs (economic, social and ICT). 

4. Influences on the scale of production

5. How the farm works (milking & meat production)

6. The products of the farm.

7. Other Outputs (from the cows!)
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fair oaks farm fill in sheet

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Small Scale Subsistence Farming - Rice in Asia

3/4 of the world's population live in the developing world, and over 70% of these people are engaged in farming. Much of the produce from farming in the LEDC's is for subsistence. 
Objective: Describe the influence of natural and human inputs on the processes and outputs of a small scale subsistence farming operation

Remember the definition of subsistence farming? 

Farming that involves only rearing enough animals and/or growing enough crops to support immediate friends and family.


Task 1: Watch the first video to the right. On the worksheet (right), outline how subsistence farming is different to large scale commercial farming. 


Task 2: Watch the second YouTube video I'm a Subsistence farmer, get me out of here. On your worksheet from task 1,
 

i. Outline the reasons why people find subsistence farming hard in rural parts of Ghana. 

ii. Why do these people move to the shanty towns in the urban areas? (link with NIC Urbanisation)



​Case Study Time - Rice Growing In S.E Asia


You will be using the Understanding GCSE Geography textbook page 162-163 to complete this study. 


Step 1 - Watch the IRRI Video: Rice is Life to the right. Take notes and outline why rice is so important for the Asian population. 

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Step 2 - Click on the blue tab beneath to access a framework sheet to record your information. 
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rice growing in south east asia worksheet - A3 Worksheet
task 1 - subsistence farming worksheet


Food Shortages & Food Aid in the Horn of Africa

Famine: When the demand for food exceeds the supply of food leading to undernourishment. Prolonged undernourishment can damage people's health and eventually lead to starvation.
IGCSE - food shortages work booklet
 
​Objective: To be able to recognize the causes and effects of food shortages.


​Food Shortages

What are the causes & impacts of food shortage? 


Starter: How much rice can you donate in 5 minutes? Click here to play. Timer here.


Task 1 - Watch the first video the the right to 2:10. 

One one side, complete your spider diagram to show the causes of food price increases in a country. 

On the other side, add some information about who is most vulnerable to food price increases and where these people are. 



Task 2 - Complete the tasks on the second side of the worksheet. 


Task 3 - Watch the second video to the right. Please note that some of you might find the images of dead animals upsetting. 

Using this France 24 article and
 this article from the charity - Save The Children and the videos, complete the relevant table in your work booklet. 

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Task 4 - Now complete the first 5-mark sample exam question using the articles above and what you have learnt in previous tasks as case study material.  You will need to give 5 separate points for 5 marks. 

You can also plan one of the 7-mark questions using the PEEL process. 
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​Food Aid


Task 5 - Watch the first WFP video to the right and take notes on the following:

i. How many people die per day from hunger?

ii. Of that total, how many are children? 

iii. What does WFP stand for and who is it run by?

iv. How does the WFP distribute its food? 

v. How else does the WFP help in famine prone areas?
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vi. How many people does WFP feed per year?
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Task 6 - Watch the second WFP video to the right and describe how the WFP get food to people in severe need.

Explain why planes are not the preferred method. 



Task 7 - Complete the two tasks set out on this worksheet.  

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Alternative Food Shortage Case Study Activity

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Listen to the BBC Inquiry Podcast by clicking on the blue tab below. The Inquiry is a 22 minute Podcast that incorporates 4 chapters and four key witnesses.


​Please write your notes on this worksheet. 
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Original Source of Podcast is here.  There is further information about the ongoing issue in the BBC News Report to the right. 
bbc the inquiry - yemen (feb 2019)

Exam Corner
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Have a go at question 5 (P.19) on this past Paper 1. You will also need this insert. 

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