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Poverty and Inequality in Australia - What Are the Facts?
Lesson4 of 5 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10Health and Physical EducationHealthPhysical EducationSocialEqualityHomelessnessHuman RightsSocial Action
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students explore poverty and inequality through a series of short video clips whereby they respond to the experiences of living on government income support payments. Students further explore the ideas of poverty and inequality by engaging with a number of data sets and online reports, analysing their content. Students then articulate their understanding of poverty and inequality and formulate solutions for addressing these issues through the development of a digital presentation.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand that inequality and poverty can negatively impact people's lives
- understand why inequality and poverty can negatively impact society
- explain why poverty is a risk factor for Australia's overall health
- utilise technology to promote solutions for reducing poverty and inequality in Australia.
Success criteria
Students can:
- identify the inequalities that exist due to poverty
- interpret and analyse health data
- understanding the poverty gap and its impacts on health
- communicate their understanding of poverty and inequality in a digital format.
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