🍚 Week 3: Rice Consumption Calculation
Unit 10: Kai, Culture and Climate — Surviving Scarcity
Calculate and compare annual rice consumption for a New Zealand family vs. an Asian family.
📊 Step 1: Average Consumption Data
| Country/Region | Average Annual Rice Consumption per Person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | ~10 kg per person | Rice is not a staple food |
| China | ~90 kg per person | Rice is a daily staple |
| India | ~80 kg per person | Rice is a daily staple |
| Bangladesh | ~170 kg per person | Highest consumption in the world |
| Thailand | ~100 kg per person | Rice is central to meals |
🧮 Step 2: Calculate Family Consumption
A. New Zealand Family (4 people)
Annual consumption per person: 10 kg
Number of people: 4
Total annual consumption:
10 kg × 4 people = _____ kg per year
Monthly consumption:
_____ kg ÷ 12 months = _____ kg per month
B. Asian Family (4 people) - Choose a country
Country chosen: _________________
Annual consumption per person: _____ kg
Number of people: 4
Total annual consumption:
_____ kg × 4 people = _____ kg per year
Monthly consumption:
_____ kg ÷ 12 months = _____ kg per month
📈 Step 3: Comparison & Analysis
Difference in annual consumption:
Asian family: _____ kg
NZ family: _____ kg
Difference: _____ kg - _____ kg = _____ kg
How many times more rice does the Asian family eat?
_____ kg ÷ _____ kg = _____ times more
🤔 Reflection Questions
- Why is rice consumption so different between countries? (Think about culture, climate, history)
- What would happen if rice became scarce in a country where people eat 100+ kg per year?
- How does this connect to our unit's Big Question: "What Will We Eat Tomorrow?"