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Fabulous food chains

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Think of your body as a complex battery that has to be recharged on a daily basis to work at it's best. Where does the energy come from? In this lesson we will discover how the sun's rays provide enough energy to start and sustain the entire food chain that sustains and powers you.

Although humans are at the top of the food chain, many people around the world do not have consistent access to food. Our habits may have a negative impact on what food is available and when. Whether it's eating less meat, gardening, cutting down on single use plastics, or just consuming less we need to start thinking about how we can help every human have equal access for food.

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