1. CGC Water and Food Security
In 1993 the UN designated March 22nd as World Water
Day. Held annually, World Water Day focuses attention
on the importance of fresh water and advocating for the
sustainable management of fresh water resources. Each
year a specific aspect of water is highlighted. This year's
focus reminds us of the vital relationship between water
and food security.
The world is thirsty because it is hungry. What is the
nature of the relationship?
STEP #1: You will work in small groups, in class, to complete the attached
organiser considering the ways in which water and food
security might be related. Each student should leave the discussion
with their own completed organiser. Use this organiser as the initial
basis upon which to decide what aspect(s) of this relationship you wish
to investigate further.
STEP #2: Individually, you are to prepare an Opinion Editorial (OpEd) on the
topic of Water and Food Security. The opinion you present in this OpEd
will be based upon, and supported by, factual information you find
during a research process.
Your written OpEd must:
•incorporate an introductory paragraph which:
•clearly tells the reader your position; and,
•outlines what is in the paper (i.e. the major argument(s) you are going to present)
•include references to reliable research sources to support your arguments (using
embedded citations!)
•incorporate a concluding paragraph in which you reiterate your position and leave the
reader with final closing thoughts on the issue
Your report must be written in your own words, clearly
explaining and justifying your position.
Your Works Consulted must include a minimum of five (5) resources(websites,
newspapers, journals, periodicals, etc.). You must include at least two (2) database
sources (either from the TDSB or the Toronto Public Library).
2. CGC Water and Food Security
Core Recommended Resource
World Water Day: FAQ’s
http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/faqs.html
Additional Recommended Resources
United Nations: Water for Life Decade
http://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/
World Health Organisation: Water
http://www.who.int/topics/water/en
UN FAO: State of the World’s Land and Water Resources
http://www.fao.org/nr/solaw/en/
Environment Canada: Water
http://www.ec.gc.ca/eau-water
Environment Canada: Water Conservation
http://www.ec.gc.ca/eau-water/default.asp?lang=en&n=E85F9FC8-1
Human Activity and the Environment 2010: Freshwater Supply and Demand in Canada
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/16-201-x/16-201-x2010000-eng.htm
Sample Opinion Editorial
Even in a ‘Woman’s World,’ Gender Doesn’t Matter
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/even-in-a-womans-world-
gender-doesnt-matter/article2356798/
Submission Guidelines
•Your typed, double-spaced OpEd must be no more than 2 pages (approx. 500 words )
in length. Refer to the MLA formatting handout.
•Your report must be fully and properly documented, including embedded citations and
a Works Consulted.
•Your intitial organiser (in-class worksheet), jot notes and OpEd (Report) outline must
also be submitted with your written report.
This report is due at the start of class on
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