GP Poverty and economic inequality

• Mens & Maatschappij
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Welcome back! What could be the message behind this cartoon?

What could be the message behind this cartoon?

Meanwhile in the Netherlands

More than 200.000 kids live below the poverty line (2 per class).

The richest 10 percent owns 64% of all wealth.

Do these numbers surprise you? Explain why/why not!?

If you live in poverty in the Netherlands that's your own fault.

1. Agree!
2. Disagree!

This week: the poverty tree

Draw a tree in your notebook, and leave enough space to write in and around it!

EFFECTS
How is the life of someone who lives in poverty different from someone who does not?

Which SDGs are related to poverty?

The web of poverty

This week: the poverty tree

Draw a tree in your notebook, and leave enough space to write in and around it!

CAUSES

• Fill out the why-why-why scheme with your break-out group.
• Post in the chat when ready. 
• Remember to speak English!

SOLUTIONS

Keeping in mind the causes you found, what could be possible solutions to make sure people don't end up in this situation?

What can you do to be part of the solution to poverty?

Challenge 2: Exploring Poverty

• In teams of 2, you will write two blog entries for our class blog. It would be best if this is your buddy
• The first one will try to answer a BIG question
• The second blog will be about poverty in a country of your choice.

What is a big question do you have about poverty (on a local, national or international level)?

Challenge 2 Exploring Poverty

1. Decide on your Big Question
2. Decide on your country
3. Search information
4. Write the blog. Be creative! Add pictures, links, videos and other info!
5. Upload your post to Padlet
   
6. Respond to other posts

Where do you think you can find the information you are looking for?

Did you get pranked on April fools day yesterday?

Did you find any new perspectives to look at poverty?

Do you believe you are part of the problem or the solution when it comes to poverty?

1. Problem
2. Solution
3. Both
4. Neither

What is the 'fast fashion' industry? Why is it a problem?

Questions? Comments? Feelings? What do you want to do during the fun lesson?