Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Global Women & Poverty (Lesson in Women's Economic Hardships)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson that investigates how women in Senegal and Thailand are affected by poverty. Learners examine what causes some countries to prosper and others to suffer from poverty. They also create and present graphic organizers of action...
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mali: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive and current look at the economy of Mali from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Read about the development of agriculture and mining in this third world country.
Website
Other

Gender Equality & Women's Rights Internationally

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada has exhibited leadership internationally in the protection of women's rights, security, and health. This website offers a comprehensive Canadian government policy and partnership list in gender equality and UN initiatives to...
Website
Other

A Concise History of Liberation Theology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed history of the movement by Latin American clergy to embrace social issues as theological practice.
Website
Oxfam

Cool Planet: Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
Travel to Brazil and discover information on its history, geography, people, and fun facts. Also, find out what Oxfam is doing to help the third of the population of people in this country that still live in poverty.