Zero Hunger Initiative

Multiple Choice

Why is achieving zero hunger important for transforming our world?

• It helps improve health and well-being for all.

• It increases pollution and waste.

• It reduces access to education.

• It promotes inequality among people.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations?

• Zero Hunger

• Quality Education

• Affordable Housing

• Climate Action

Click through the United Nations Goal 2: Zero Hunger page. Pay attention to how we can move towards the goal and what the obstacles are in the way.

Be prepared to answer questions after reading.

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After reading through GOAL 2 of the United Nations Sustainable Development plan, what do you notice about how the world is doing in regards to moving towards zero hunger?

Download the Why it matter infographic (on the next page). Look through it and be prepared to answer questions after looking over it.

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Read “Zero Hunger: Why It Matters.” Based on this infographic, why should we care about world hunger and malnutrition?

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How does the City Harvest organization in New York help reduce both food waste and hunger? Do you think this approach would work in your local community? Why or why not?

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Describe how the app Waste No Food uses technology to eliminate world hunger.

Use the Google link on the next page to research local non-profits that help address hunger in our community.

Be prepared to answer questions on the next page about what you found.

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What information about local non-profits in our area that address food waste and hunger?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are effective ways to research organizations in your community that work to eliminate hunger and malnutrition?

• Using online nonprofit directories like greatnonprofits.org

• Asking local government offices for recommendations

• Visiting local food banks and shelters

• Ignoring online resources and only relying on word of mouth

Open Ended

If you were to teach your friend about SDG #2, how would you explain it?

Multiple Choice

How well do you understand how to help eliminate hunger and malnutrition?

• very well

• pretty well

• somewhat well

• not well at all

Open Ended

How can students and teachers take action to make the world a better place for people and planet, based on the goals discussed in this lesson?