Reading

Grades 6-8

Global Family Matters

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SUBJECTS: Social Studies

TOPICS: Education, Food & Hunger, Migration, Urbanization, Wealth & Poverty, Women's Issues

Resource Overview

Our global family background reading: There are vast differences in wealth, energy use, health, and education levels among the over 7 billion people on the planet. Students analyze how these differences relate to population growth and explore strategies to ensure happy, healthy lives for all. Glossary included.

Children working on farms is still a critical component of many economies.

How Do I Get This Reading?

This reading 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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