Nourish Short Films

Gr 7 Up—It is often helpful to introduce a lesson with a one-minute video clip summarizing important points. For teachers who cover ecology, health, sustainability, food, nutrition, or cooking in their lessons, this video will supplement the lectures. It is meant to spark ideas; short clips of conversations will invite responses and lead to research. Michael Pollan discusses where our food comes from, Anna Lappe talks about the cultural community created by food, and Jamie Oliver shares some of his favorite vegetable and herb combinations. Organic farmer Nigel Walker, Chef Bryant Terry, and Doctor Nadine Burke also offer their insights. The ideas are important, and the conversations generate many questions. Throughout the school year, teachers may be covering the topics presented in the clips, including the fast food lifestyle and the importance of fair trade and farmers' markets. Nourishlife.org provides a curriculum with supplemental educational resources.—Pamela Schembri, Newburgh Enlarged City Schools