Curated OER
Unit on Religion and Globalization
For this religion lesson, students examine the role of religion and globalization. They discover the differences in attitudes toward globalization in different religions. They also examine how globalization has helped to spread religion.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Poverty
Constantly evolving collection of information on world poverty, and of strategies to reduce poverty worldwide.
Columbia University
Nasa: Sedac: Poverty and Economic Indicators
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of twelve data sets from SEDAC (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) that examine global poverty and economic factors that contribute to poverty. They look at infant mortality,...
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Data by Topic
Links to data which cover agriculture, education, environment, health and population and other issues regarding economic development.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Peru Overview
See the challenges Peru faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. There is also a brief summary of the various functions and organization of The World Bank as well as an overview of how priorities are selected, the key...
BBC
Bbc News: Africa's Economy: Poverty
Provides an overview of the issue of poverty in Africa. Four maps show the levels of poverty, debt, aid, and trade for each country in Africa.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Kyrgyz Republic
This site has a description of the economy and development of the Kyrgyz Republic from the perspective of the World Bank. Read about economic policy, human development, and World Bank programs.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Chile Overview
See the challenges Chile faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. Many links are provided that talk about Chile's economic development. There are also specific examples of how the bank has made a positive impact in the...
Other
Global Policy Forum: Inequality of Wealth
Inequality of wealth in both the U.S. and world is a controversial topic. This site from the Global Policy Forum contains a series of articles that address this topic. Great for student research.
World Food Programme
United Nations World Food Programme: Peru
World Food Programme is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. This site covers why Peru's economic growth rate has not been sufficient to reduce poverty or food insecurity and the resultant migration...
World Food Programme
United Nations World Food Programme: Bolivia
World Food Programme is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. This site describes the work of the United Nations in Bolivia.
World Food Programme
United Nations World Food Programme: Ecuador
World Food Programme is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. This site describes the work of the United Nations in Ecuador.
World Food Programme
United Nations World Food Programme: Bangladesh
World Food Programme is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. This site describes the work of the United Nations in Bangladesh.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Global Women & Poverty (Lesson in Women's Economic Hardships)
A lesson that investigates how women in Senegal and Thailand are affected by poverty. Learners examine what causes some countries to prosper and others to suffer from poverty. They also create and present graphic organizers of action...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Is Globalization a Dirty Word?
Is globalization a dirty word? Well not according to a recent study conducted by the World Bank. The report, entitled Globalization, Growth, and Poverty: Building an Inclusive World Economy, makes the case for globalization as a method...
Other
Gapminder: Dollar Street
In this collection of 30,000 photos from 46 countries, students will be assess "how people really live" around the world. Students can compare bathrooms, toys, and more. Students will explore different cultures, economics, geography,...
Other
Fao: International Year of Natural Fibres 2009
An organization aiming to raise awareness of the importance of natural fibers. Plants and animals play an important role in contributing to food security and poverty alleviation worldwide. Find out about how natural fibers provide...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Feed the Hungry With Food Stamp Programs
This collection uses primary sources to the history of food stamp programs.