ANALYZING… FILE TYPE: School-age Curriculum PERIOD: Colony Era TOPIC: Widespread historical famine SUMMARY: Lesson from an edutainment series, specifically for the young colonists of New Cascadia. Heavily emphasizes the role of megacorporations, which gained unprecedented political power in the famine's wake. =================================================================== LESSON 5.25: A WATERSHED FAMINE In the mid-2360s, the worst famine in recorded history struck Earth and Mars. A fungus attacked wheat, rice, sorghum, and other basic grains worldwide. Rich or poor, everyone went hungry. [illustration: massive food riots turn violent] Selfish actions from previous governments only made the crisis worse. Wealthier countries hoarded food, and private militias seized control where governments collapsed. Fortunately, corporations like NuCaloric and Traxus refused to sit by and do nothing. NuCaloric's Agriculture division worked tirelessly to reform how food was grown, stored, and distributed. The tragic famine forced us to confront how much food we really waste. Efficiency, uniformity, and nutrient density are key to keeping everyone fed and healthy. These principles are even more important for you, a Tau Ceti colonist. Your survival and the colony's success depend on how and what you eat. [illustration: a well-fed Tau Ceti family unit] Study activities: Make a list of all the food in your habitation unit. Divide the food into two categories: essential (things you eat for nutrition) and morale (things you eat to feel happy). Interview three people outside your habitation unit about their favorite food products. Identify three sources of potential food waste in your habitation unit and create a plan for reducing waste. =================================================================== TYPE: TEXT [X]; AUDIO [ ]