Global Disparities
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Name four different countries that can be used to identify global disparities.
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Description
Objective: This worksheet aims to introduce students to the concept of global disparities, specifically in areas such as wealth, education, and health, and to encourage them to analyze and discuss potential solutions and contributions to alleviate these disparities.
Content and methods: The worksheet begins with a dialogue between two students, Omair and Mateo, introducing the topic of global disparities and prompting students to think of examples. An "Additional information for teachers" section provides a list of 10 concrete examples illustrating global disparities in school supplies, meals at school, access to doctors, internet access, water quality, teacher-student ratio, healthcare facilities, income levels, life expectancy, and school attendance. Students then read reports detailing the state of "disparities" in four different countries, across the categories of nutrition, health, education, and income. Based on these reports, students answer specific comprehension questions. The worksheet culminates in a group work activity where students choose a country with significant challenges, brainstorm measures to reduce disparities, and discuss how other countries can contribute to improvement. An additional section for teachers provides an overview of general and specific initiatives addressing global disparities in the mentioned countries.
Competencies:
- Understanding of global disparities and related socio-economic issues
- Reading comprehension and information extraction
- Critical thinking and analysis of socio-economic data
- Problem-solving and proposing solutions
- Collaboration and discussion in group work
- Awareness of international development efforts
Target group: 7th-10th grade
SDGs:
- 10th goal (“Reduce inequality within and among countries”): The worksheet explores the vast differences in wealth and resources between nations like Germany and Nigeria, while specifically addressing internal income inequality and the wide gap between the wealthy and the poor in countries like South Africa.
- 4th goal (“Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”): The material contrasts high-quality, equitable education systems in Finland with those in conflict-affected regions like Afghanistan, where ongoing instability prevents many children—particularly girls—from accessing schools.
