'From Land to Landfill: A Systems Perspective': use of an organizing theme in an interdisciplinary multimedia curriculum

The multimedia curriculum package 'From Land to Landfill,' touches on different topics from varied subjects taken by middle school students. It uses the food system as its integrating theme. The educational materials trace the varied stages in food production, distribution and consumption. It highlights the scientific principles underlying the processing of food. It likewise highlights environmental ramifications of food packaging. Economic topics are integrated in the distribution and purchasing aspects of the food system. The historical aspects of famines are also discussed.