📊 Week 1: Food Budget Pie Chart Template
Unit 10: Kai, Culture and Climate — Surviving Scarcity
Estimate what percentage of your household's food budget is spent on different types of food.
📋 Instructions: Think about your household's weekly food shopping. Estimate what percentage (%) of the total food budget goes to each category below. The percentages should add up to 100%.
📝 Budget Categories
| Food Category | Examples | Estimated % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples (Kai Matua) |
Bread, rice, pasta, kūmara, potatoes | _____% | _________________ |
| Fruits & Vegetables (Hua Rākau me ngā Hua Whenua) |
Fresh produce, canned vegetables | _____% | _________________ |
| Protein (Mātā) |
Meat, fish, eggs, beans, tofu | _____% | _________________ |
| Dairy (Tīhi) |
Milk, cheese, yogurt | _____% | _________________ |
| Snacks & Treats (Kai Reka) |
Biscuits, chips, sweets, drinks | _____% | _________________ |
| Other (Ētahi Atu) |
Spices, condiments, etc. | _____% | _________________ |
| TOTAL | _____% | Should equal 100% | |
📊 Pie Chart Template
Draw your pie chart in the circle below. Use different colors for each category.
🎨 Color Key
Staples: _____________
Fruits & Vegetables: _____________
Protein: _____________
Dairy: _____________
Snacks & Treats: _____________
Other: _____________
🤔 Reflection Questions
- What percentage of your budget goes to staples (basic foods)? Is this more or less than you expected?
- If food prices went up, which categories would you cut back on first? Why?
- How does your family's food budget compare to what you think other families spend?
- What would happen if staples (like bread or rice) became scarce or very expensive?
💡 Extension: Research the average food budget breakdown for families in Aotearoa New Zealand. How does your estimate compare?