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Module Two: Global Inequalities

This module aims to familiarise 3rd – 4th class children with the concept of inequality. The lessons will introduce inequality as linked to fairness between people and fairness between countries. The lessons will examine in-equality in broad terms which will be relatable to children, exploring living conditions such as water and sanitation, gender and childhood inequality and other barriers to ed-ucation. The module will conclude with what we can do to address inequality and the new Sustainable Development agenda. This is 17 Global Goals decided by countries all over the world as the new approach to reduce poverty, inequality and climate change.  Module Two: Teacher Handbook   |   Student Resource



What is Inequality?

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34136/33887.pdf Added: 21 Aug 2020 Contributor: Plan International Resource type: Lesson Plan / Presentation

This lesson looks at different types of homes and explores how people across the world don’t have equal resources. The lesson plan guides teachers through the activities. Board displays are also available inside.

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How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
SPHE

Strand: Myself

Strand unit: Self-identity


Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

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Language: English
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Structural Inequality

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34137/33888.pdf Added: 21 Aug 2020 Contributor: Plan International Resource type: Lesson Plan / Presentation

This lesson explores what inequality means around the world and the barriers to success that exist for many people. The lesson plan guides teachers through the activities. Board displays are also available inside.

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How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

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Language: English
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Child Inequality

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34138/33889.pdf Added: 21 Aug 2020 Contributor: Plan International Resource type: Lesson Plan / Presentation

This lesson examines children’s lives around the world and the inequalities that exist for some children. The lesson plan guides teachers through the activities. Board displays are also available inside.

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How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

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Language: English
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Educational Inequalities

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34139/33890.pdf Added: 21 Aug 2020 Contributor: Plan International Resource type: Lesson Plan / Presentation

This lesson explores the relationship between inequality and access to education. The lesson plan guides teachers through the activities. Board displays are also available inside.

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How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

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Sustainable Development Goals - Tackling Inequalities

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34140/33891.pdf Added: 21 Aug 2020 Contributor: Plan International Resource type: Lesson Plan / Presentation

This lesson introduces the Sustainable Development Goals and explores how the class can get involved with the Goals. The lesson plan guides teachers through the activities. Board displays are also available inside.

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How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

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Language: English
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