Insect farming: arguments and evidence

Curriculum topic

Grade

Grade 10

Subject

Английский язык

Term

3

Lesson

№ 76

Learning objectives

• 10.2.3understand the details of arguments in extended, unsupported discourse on a wide range of general and academic topics, including on a limited range of unfamiliar topics
• 10.3.2ask and answer complex questions to obtain information on a wide range of general and academic topics
• 10.5.5develop coherent arguments, supported by examples and justifications as necessary, for a wide range of writing genres on familiar general topics and curricula, with support

Sample questions

1. 1
   What is the main environmental argument in favour of insect farming?

   It needs more feed than poultry It produces more methane than cattle It uses less land and water It works only in cold climates
2. 2
   Insects are farmed mainly as a source of which nutrient?

   Calcium Dietary fibre Protein Vitamin C
3. 3
   What is the most common objection to eating insects in Europe?

   Consumers find the idea unpleasant Insects are always poisonous Insects contain no protein at all Insects cost more than beef