Inequality

Delve into the hard numbers and fundamental concept of income inequality in the United States, using graphs, detailed reading materials, and an organized worksheet.

What is the difference between a flat tax, progressive tax, tax deduction and transfer payments? Pupils examine the ability-to-pay principle of taxation through discussion, problem solving, and a variety of worksheets on topics from US...

This resource includes six activity guidelines and accompanying worksheets for discussing the current trends of inequality in Brazil, particularly in preparation for the 2014 World Cup. Using a blank map, informational texts, and...

The Industrial Revolution and globalization have been a triumph in the developed nations, but served to widen and accelerate the wealth gap between the richest and poorest countries in the world. Explore the differences between the...

Displaying the causes, trends, and effects of income inequality, this presentation covers the wide gap between wealth and poverty in the United States. The navigational tool will help lecturers guide the conversation. The key terms in...

As we make great strides in technology in an increasingly globalized world, are we actually headed toward a century of eco-disaster and collapse? Listen as Ian Goldin, director of 21st Century School at Oxford, discusses the two...

Students examine poverty and inequality in America. In this current events lesson, students read the provided articles "Poverty," "Inequality Growing in America," "Inequality: Views on Causes, Effects, Remedies," and "Theories on the...

In this online interactive philosophy learning exercise, students respond to 35 multiple choice questions about Discourse on Inequality by Rousseau. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this sociology worksheet, students complete 5 graphic organizers, investigate poverty and then read 2 pages of text pertaining to social inequality.

Students practice their geography skills. For this mapping skills lesson, students examine interactive MDG maps online and create their own community maps that tackle hunger issues.