‘What are the biggest problems faced by people around the world today?’ #coteaching #science

 ‘What are the biggest problems faced by people around the world today?’

Whole Class Discussion  

We discussed some of the world’s biggest problems: poverty, inequality, climate change, pollution, etc. Our literacy adviser wrote down our students' responses on the board.

OPEN QUESTION

When we talk about "sustainability" what are we really talking about?

THE WORLD IS NOT EQUAL. IS THAT FAIR?

Optional Activity

True or False?

1. The 85 richest people in the world have as much wealth as the poorest half of all humanity, 3.5 billion people.

2. In the USA, the average worth of white households in 2009 was $113,149 compared to African American households at $5,677 and Hispanic households at $6,325.

3. 80% of people with disabilities live in less developed countries.

4. In most developed countries the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is at least twice that for those who have no disability.

5. In Latin America 80-90% of persons with disabilities are unemployed or outside the work force. Most of those who have jobs receive little or no pay.

6. By 2040, it is estimated that over 25% of Europeans are expected to be at least 65 years old.

7. In the UK the unemployment rate for people aged 16-24 is 14.4%. The overall unemployment rate is 5.7%.

8. Globally, women occupy less than a 25% of all seats in parliament.

9. In the UK twice as many women as men rely on state benefits.

10. In the UK two thirds of pensioners living in poverty are women.

11. In Europe, easy access to green spaces levels improves the health of poorer people by as much as 40%.

12. In the USA, people living close to public transport can access up to three times as many jobs.