Global+Issues+-+Final+Unit

In this unit, students will explore a variety of human rights, environmental, and global health issues. They will complete a culminating assessment of research and production skills.

Lesson 1: What are Human Rights?
Students explore the definition of human rights and international efforts to secure these rights for everyone.

Lesson 2: Human Rights in Practice
Studen ts explore how different international groups safeguard fundamental rights as well as key issues in human rights today. Students Will Watch Video In Class - Assignment Sheet

Lesson 3: Global Environmental Issues
Students will analyze the impact of humans of physical systems and vice versa. Video Worksheet: Homework Assignment Available in Class Only - Homework compares concerns of developed vs developing nations & identifies obstacles to agreements.

Lesson 4: Global Health
Students iden tify major global health issues and efforts to address/improve global health concerns.

Final Project
Students will work independently to research a global human rights, environmental or health issue of their choice and to create a public service announcement about that issue.