Abstract T his paper dealt with the issue of hunger and the lack of food sources in the world, and it included the causes of the food problem. Pollution is one of the manifestations of environmental deterioration and one of the most important reasons that contributed to the problem of food and hunger; Pollution, whether air or water, etc., affects food production, and this appears through the low rates of agricultural production, livestock and fisheries. Natural science curricula are the curricula entrusted with including global social issues and problems related to the environment, technology and society, and despite that The results of the studies indicated that there are shortcomings in the science curricula addressing this issue, as well as the low level of learners in understanding this issue. Accordingly, the current paper recommended the necessity of including the issue of hunger and food shortage in the natural sciences curricula, and suggested approaches and methods for dealing with and teaching it, which has a global impact on individuals and the well-being of individuals. societies and their development, and achieving sustainable development.