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In this interdisciplinary lesson, students explore the concept of global interdependence by investigating the origins of the foods they eat. Students will recognize the fact that many of the foods they eat, and the ingredients that go into making them, are produced in other countries. They will speculate about why certain foods are produced in different regions of the world, and what might happen if the production and/or distribution of these goods was to stop.

Food Miles is a website that allows users to calculate how far food has traveled before it gets to the consumer. This would be a great way to exemplify how much we rely on other countries to supply our basic needs. This website emphasizes the significance of globalization to upper elementary students. It is also a wonderful way to integrate sustainability and math into the social studies curriculum. This website will open students eyes to how interdependent the worlds nations are.