Lesson Plan

Grades 3-5

Building Communities

Download Now

50 minutes

SUBJECTS: Math, Social Studies

TOPICS: Economics, Resource Distribution, Wealth & Poverty

Resource Overview

Small groups construct 3-D communities using various amounts of funds and then compare the communities to gain a deeper understanding of inequities at a local and global scale.

Students will be able to:
  • Identify what places are necessary for individuals in a community to be successful.
  • Compare and contrast the ability to provide necessities for a community across different levels of wealth.
  • Apply their learning of inequities between and within communities locally and globally.

Features of This Resource

  • Lesson plan has strong connections to the SDGs
  • Age-appropriate lesson on inequality and inequity

How Do I Get This Lesson Plan?

The resource is free. Click the green button for immediate download.

Download Now