Website
The World Bank

World Bank Group: Countries and Regions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains links to many different countries around the world. Each country site gives information on the country and its poverty situation. The World Bank Group is involved in helping to eliminate poverty.
Website
Other

Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive; Guatemala Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Accompany a group of CARE youth ambassadors to Guatemala; learn about Guatemala, Mayan culture and CARE projects that this group was able to work on in the fight against poverty.
Interactive
Other

Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive: Ghana

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a group of CARE youth ambassadors on their mission to Ghana, as they both learn about the country and provide help in ongoing CARE efforts in Ghana.
Website
Other

Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive; Peru Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a group of 10 CARE youth ambassadors as they visit Peru to learn about the country and it's culture as well as to participate in ongoing humanitarian projects to combat poverty.
Activity
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Aftermath: Women and Children, Circa 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
How did the 1920s affect those working on farms? This brief article takes a look at the early optimism felt by 1920s farm families, as well as the poverty, resulting from overproduction, and also touches on how various groups benefited...