Informal Economy: Unregulated and Misunderstood
Introduction Imani is a skilled cook who sells food from a small cart on a busy street corner. She was able to start her own
Global Issues
Polio: Dangerous and Debilitating
Background In the 1940s and 1950s, a polio epidemic in the US left tens of thousands paralyzed. One well-known victim was President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
ILO: Workers’ Rights in a Globalized Economy
Have You Ever? Imagine your ideal work environment. What kind of protections would you want? What is the maximum number of hours you want to
HIV/AIDS: Act up!
Have You Ever? Kaya recently tested HIV-positive – she contracted HIV from her pregnant mother when she was still a baby. Right now, Kaya and
Treaties: Cooperation is Key
Problem Imagine you are deciding what candy to buy. You see that one bag of chocolate supports endangered species, comes from fair trade practices, and
Social Determinants of Health: Beyond Biology
The Problem Jamal and Cody go to the same school and have become best friends despite living in different neighborhoods. Cody lives in a rich
Kyoto Protocol: Whoever Released It Must Decrease It
Background Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have used fossil fuels to produce electricity, pumping greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere at an unprecedented rate. Industrialized countries,
Mitigation vs Adaptation: The Before and After of Climate Change Policy
Have You Ever? Imagine you’re taking a nature walk with your friends Adir and Gil. The three of you come across a river and happily
Numeracy: It’s All in the Numbers
Have You Ever? Imagine you are living in Laos where very few people speak English. You go to the market expecting to be able to
Literacy: The Root of All Knowledge
Introduction Imagine you are four years old and your mom gives you a dollar to get her favorite soda from the pizzeria you’re at. You
