Lesson 1 Hunger – Locally and Globally
This lesson, part of the “Today’s Challenges; Today’s Leaders: Real World Conversations for the Classroom” series, examines the hunger epidemic both locally (in the U.S.) and globally. Students read real-life stories of young people and families suffering from hunger, then complete worksheets capturing U.S. and world hunger statistics to develop compassion and an understanding of how they can help reduce hunger in their communities and worldwide.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe differences in hunger locally versus hunger globally.
- Explain statistics of hunger locally and globally.
- Time required
- 50 minutes
- Materials
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- TCTL.1.1.AS.A-E (one copy of each)
- TCTL.1.1.AS.F (one copy per student)
- TCTL.1.1.AS.F – Key (one copy)
- TCTL.1.1.AS.G (one copy per student)
- TCTL.1.1.AS.G – Key (one copy)
- Purpose
- This lesson will focus on examining the hunger epidemic as a means to address issues important to the community. By recognizing the varying degrees of hunger that exist locally and globally, students will develop an understanding of living a compassionate and selfless life.
- LifeKnowledge Connections – Precept(s) addressed
- Awareness — E1. Address issues important to the community. E2. Perform leadership tasks associated with citizenship
- LK Lesson Suggestion
- HS.58 – Demonstrating Compassion for Others; HS.59 – Demonstrating Empathy