Lesson 2 Causes of Hunger
This lesson, “Causes of Hunger” (TCTL.1.2), is part of the Today’s Challenges; Today’s Leaders: Real World Conversations for the Classroom series. It examines the hunger epidemic and its major causes both in the United States and globally, using student stories, definitions, and a “Go-Get-It” team activity with poverty statistics. Students explore poverty as a driving force of hunger and brainstorm ways to make a difference.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify three major factors causing hunger.
- Compare and contrast the factors that cause hunger in the United States and globally.
- Time required
- 50 minutes
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- TCTL.1.1.AS.A-E (one copy of each)
- TCTL.1.2.AS.A (one copy per student)
- TCTL.1.2.AS.A – Key (one copy)
- TCTL.1.2.AS.B (two copies each on a different color of paper, then cut out answers and place them around the room before class begins)
- Purpose
- This lesson will focus on examining the hunger epidemic and the causes of hunger throughout the world. By recognizing the varying degrees of hunger that exist locally and globally, students will develop an understanding of living a compassionate and selfless life.
- Connection Questions
- 1. To what extent does financial capability factor into the issue of hunger? Why? 2. What would be three ways that you and your classmates could make a difference in the hunger issue locally, nationally, or globally? 3. Explain what good it will do to know about global hunger yet not be moved into action? What are other people doing to impact global hunger? How could we join in with others that are already making an impact on global hunger?
- LifeKnowledge Connections – Precept(s) addressed
- Vision: C1. Contemplate the future; C2. Adapt to opportunities and obstacles; C3. Persuade others to commit. Awareness: E1. Address issues important to the community; E2. Perform leadership tasks associated with citizenship.
- LK Lesson Suggestion
- HS.104 – Opportunities to serve others; MS.51 – Resources Available; MS.52 – Developing solutions and strategies; MS.53 – Evaluating Potential Impacts; MS.54 – Identifying others who can help; MS.57 – Finding opportunities to make positive change