High School Assembly / Voices of Hunger

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Sample Activities

Have the students research the issue of hunger in New York State. Ask them to create posters or pamphlets describing some facts and figures hunger in New York State, the reasons why this is a problem in our wealthy country, and some programs that are attempting to address this problem.

Most food recipients do not have land to plant a traditional vegetable garden, but Garden-in-a-Bucket provides these individuals with the opportunity to have fresh vegetables during the summer; all they need is water and sunlight. Using a hammer and nail, bang about a dozen holes into the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket. Fill the bucket with soil to about four inches from the top, adding a handful of granular plant food. Insert a stake halfway down into the center of the bucket. Transplant a tomato seedling into the center of the soil close to the stake (seedlings can be purchased from a gardening center in late spring). Pass the buckets out to elderly or disabled people within the community. This is an excellent project for the end of the year; particularly as a community service requirement for graduating seniors.

NYS Learning Standards

Performance

ARTS 1: Creating Performing, and Participating in the Arts – THEATRE
ARTS 2: Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources – THEATRE

Production Guide

ART 1:1 – Creating, Performing and Participating in the Arts - THEATRE
ELA 1:1 – Language for Information and Understanding - Listening and Reading
ELA 1:2 – Language for Information and Understanding - Speaking and Writing
ELA 2:2 – Language for Literary Response and Expression - Speaking and Writing
ELA 3:1 – Language for Critical Analysis and Evaluation - Listening and Reading
ELA 3:2 – Language for Critical Analysis and Evaluation - Speaking and Writing