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For Grades 7–12 teachers: learn about Canadian food system regulations and the measures used to maintain food safety and protect human health. 🎬 Watch the video here.
All lesson materials – including the video, Teacher Guide, and Student Worksheets – are free to order or available to download as fillable PDFs. These resources are designed to save prep time and support student learning in any classroom setting.
🛡️ What is Food Safety?
“Food safety refers to the conditions and practices that preserve the quality of food to prevent contamination and food-borne illnesses.” (reference)
🎥 What’s in the Video?
The video explains why food safety is important and highlights how food safety is the collective responsibility of government, farmers, food processors, retailers, and consumers. It also makes connections to real-world practices, making it especially relevant for Foods teachers.
Activity Ideas
Choose activities from the Teacher Guide based on the specific learning outcomes of the course you are teaching.
👀 Student Viewing Guide
Have students complete the guide before and after watching the video. Allow time for class discussion of their responses.
✍️ Written Conversations
Students answer a guiding question, pass it to peers, and respond to each other’s ideas before sharing with the class.
🏫 Food Safety at School
Students create a food safety plan for a school event, including a checklist for before, during, and after.
🛡️ Food Safety in Our Classroom
Foods teachers: Students list safe food practices, watch the video, then update lists and co-create classroom expectations.
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Curriculum & Teacher Support
📚️ Subject Areas by Province
The Food Safety lesson connects with multiple subjects. The table below provides a quick overview of which subject areas are included in each province. For more detailed information, see the Curriculum Connections.
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Topic |
Alberta
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Saskatchewan |
Manitoba |
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Food Safety |
CALM, CTF, CTS, Environmental and Outdoor Education, Health and Life Skills, Science
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Health Education, PAA |
Physical Education/ Health Education, Science, Social Studies, Technology Education
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📌 Extra Support
Check out “Responding to Student Questions” and “Teacher Background Information” in the Teacher Guide – these sections are designed to help you feel confident and prepared for the lesson.
Explore the lesson materials
Video
Learn how food safety requires collective responsibility and various practices. (~4 min)
Teacher Guide
Features a “Before the Lesson” checklist, background information, and activity ideas.
Student Viewing Guide
Students complete a viewing guide before and after the video then share responses.