Global Citizenship magazine for schools

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Is it true that the world’s 80 richest people own the same amount of wealth as the poorest half of the world’s population? An activity to introduce an exploration of inequality.

Challenge pupils’ opinions on poverty locally and globally using a values continuum. This activity is suitable for level 3 pupils and above.

Global Citizenship provides real-life contexts which engage learners’ curiosity and make them want to use maths to formulate ideas about the world. Anne Kane, Oxfam Education, suggests ideas and resources for taking this approach.

The Global Goals for Sustainable Development Goals are ambitious and wide ranging. Charlotte Dwyer, Education Advisor with Scotdec, considers how they can provide a rich and relevant learning context.

Anne Kane, Curriculum Adviser, at Oxfam Scotland, highlights how increasing global inequality is hindering progress in poverty alleviation and explores what role education can play in creating a more just world.

Julie Brown, Education Manager from Practical Action, explains how real life case studies from around the world can bring a global dimension to the science classroom.

Catriona Willis, from Highland One World, explores the issues around land grabs and why we should take action.

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