As a class, discuss what risks students think they encounter on a regular basis. List the risks under the appropriate headings on the board as the discussion progresses. Once students have provided examples for a broad range of risks, ask students how they could change some of the involuntary risks to voluntary ones. Ask students why it is important to evaluate and minimize risk. Help students to comprehend how some risks can be minimized.
Risk management is what is done with that information.
Ask for a show of hands in the class. Ask them their reasons for making this choice. Challenge students to gather additional facts about organic farming and produce and debate the issues. Describe the gap between risk assessment and risk perception. Identify three steps in the process of risk assessment.