Social Studies 20
Wealth and Poverty
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R100772
Understanding Power and Privilege Through Anti-Oppression: Global Citizenship Education. Module 2
This module aims to address power and privilege within the context of working within and between complex global issues that humans are facing today, such as: charity, justice, solidarity, power and privilege, anti-oppression, anti-racism, decolonization, the root causes of poverty and environmental sustainability.
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R051842
Chicken for Africa: The Dirty Trade of Leftovers
This video examines the agricultural industry, focusing on chickens. White meat is prized in Europe and North America due to the wellness craze. What happens to the remainder of the chicken? Wings, thighs, backs and innards are exported to developing countries. Ghana annually receives 90,000 tons of frozen chicken parts. The meat is cheaper than what is produced locally. Local chicken farmers are unable to compete with large corporations and their livelihood is being destroyed. In addition, people become ill due to the lack of quality controls over frozen chicken parts.
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CD/DVD
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$90.00
Record posted/updated:
December 1, 2017
R072095
A Deadly Earthquake Devastates Haiti
On January 12, a powerful earthquake strikes Haiti. More than 100,000 people are killed, and about a million others are left homeless. This story looks at Haiti's tragedy, and how Canada and other countries help the survivors.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R072084
Adoption. Looking for a Baby Abroad
Every year, for a number of reasons, many Canadians adopt children in foreign countries. International adoptions can provide them with the baby they always wanted, but they can also be expensive and frustrating.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R071452
How Canadians Are Helping Haiti
In January, the Caribbean country of Haiti is devastated by a powerful earthquake. More than 200,000 people are killed and over a million people are left homeless. Canadians react generously to the calls for help by raising millions of dollars for Haiti relief.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R052532
Transforming Charity into Solidarity and Justice: Global Citizenship Education. Module 1
The Transforming Charity into Solidarity and Justice Module aims to guide students through understanding the potential and limitations of charity and how it necessitates global justice and solidarity.
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019