Part One: Warm Up
Discuss the following questions with a partner or group:
- What crops are native to your country?
- Have you ever grown fruits or vegetables? What are some problems that affect the successful growth of plants?
- How many different varieties of rice do you think there are in the world? How about bananas?
- How can we ensure that important crops survive changes in climate?
Part Two: Video
Exercise
In the video below from Seeker, you will learn about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Open the Exercise Link and complete Exercise 1 while you listen.
In the video below, you will learn about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Open the Exercise Link and complete Exercise 1 while you listen.
Exercise
Complete Exercises 2 and 3.