Musical Exploration
2. Zero Hunger
Musical Exploration
Grades 5-12
10-30 Minutes
Materials Needed
- • Audio playback device
- • Lyrics Sheets (Optional)
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
You can find an introduction to Goal 2, as well as the Targets & Indicators, Objectives, and Action Planning Resources on the Goal overview page.
See Goal 2 Overview
Ask students to reflect on the lyrics, melody, and overall mood of the song(s). Emphasize how music can be a powerful tool for expressing emotions, raising awareness, and inspiring action around social issues like food insecurity. Discuss the power of music to raise awareness and inspire action.
- What emotions do you feel when you hear this song?
- How does the song depict challenges related to food security?
- How does the artist's background or experiences influence their perspective on hunger and food insecurity?
- Can you relate the song's message to any real-life situations or issues related to hunger and food insecurity?
- What is the main message of the song(s) and how does it relate to hunger?
- How can music raise awareness and inspire action?
Ask students to consider the song's message and the concept of food security.
- Have students ever encountered situations or information related to food security?
- How can students relate the song's message to their understanding of the issue, even if they haven't personally experienced food insecurity?
1
One Word Summary
Ask each student to think of one word encapsulating their biggest takeaway or feeling about hunger after this musical exploration. Have them share their word with the class, briefly explaining their choice. Bonus: Collect all the words to make a word cloud.
2
Quote Connection
Share an inspiring quote about hunger or food security. Facilitate an open discussion about how this quote connects to the music and activity they experienced in class. Example: "Hunger is not an issue of charity. It is an issue of justice." - Jacques Diouf
3
Songwriting Challenge
Divide students into small groups and challenge them to write a short song or rap verse about hunger and/or food security. Encourage them to consider the challenges, solutions, and the importance of achieving Zero Hunger.
Bread and Roses
by Mimi Fariña
Folk
We are the World
by USA for Africa
Pop/Charity
Imagine
by John Legend
Pop
Hunger Strike
by Temple of the Dog
Rock
Do They Know It's Christmas?
by BandAid
Pop/Charity
Food Glorious Food
by from Oliver!
Musical Theatre
An Droichead Beag (The Little Bridge)
by The Dubliners
Irish Folk
Famine Song
by The Choral Project
Choral
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