'From Land to Landfill: A Systems Perspective': use of an organizing theme in an interdisciplinary multimedia curriculum

Article Abstract:

The multimedia curriculum package 'From Land to Landfill,' touches on different topics from varied subjects taken by middle school students. It uses the food system as its integrating theme. The educational materials trace the varied stages in food production, distribution and consumption. It highlights the scientific principles underlying the processing of food. It likewise highlights environmental ramifications of food packaging. Economic topics are integrated in the distribution and purchasing aspects of the food system. The historical aspects of famines are also discussed.

Food industry, Equipment and supplies, Food, Information services, Study and teaching, Interdisciplinary approach in education, Interdisciplinary approach (Education)

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Can't pay, won't pay

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The introduction of a national minimum wage in the UK looks set to have an effect on nursing home provision. Some nursing home employees, including care assistants and domestic staff, have seen their wages rise by as much as 1 pound sterling per hour, and a survey, conducted in 1997, revealed that 13% of employees earning low pay were in the health and social work sector. Analysts believe that the enforced raising of salaries is causing serious financial difficulties for nursing homes, particularly the smaller ones, and that redundancies and closures will occur.

Finance, Wages, Nursing homes, Minimum wage

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Professionsnet is an online information service created to help CPA Australia members manage their information and time. The service monitors information sources to create a summary of relevant information that is available every working day on the individual's desktop.

Australia, Innovations, Services, Online services, Internet services, Information management

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