Lesson Plan
Grades 6-8, 9-12
Dinner for the World
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Students participate in a luncheon simulation where they represent the citizen of a low-, middle-, or high-income country and must abide by the limitations of their country’s economic status.
Students will be able to:
- Analyze and discuss global inequities in the distribution of food and wealth.
- Differentiate between high, middle, or low-income countries.
- Express their values as they respond to the global distribution of population, wealth, and food.
Features of This Resource
- SEL core competency of social awareness – students take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Great lesson plan for social economics
- Students will compare and contrast GNU of LDC and MDC countries and what that means for food security
How Do I Get This Lesson Plan?
This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.
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