Monday, XXXX = Discussing Poverty
Describing and Defining Poverty -- read the definitions provided. Mark the text. Describe/define poverty based on discussion and information provided. Hand in the sticky note, definitions page (paper) and your description/definition (paper or digital).
Describing and Defining Poverty -- read the definitions provided. Mark the text. Describe/define poverty based on discussion and information provided. Hand in the sticky note, definitions page (paper) and your description/definition (paper or digital).
Tuesday, XXXX
Why do we study poverty and education in the same unit?
Why do we study poverty and education in the same unit?
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ASSIGNMENT: Watch the four videos below. Take notes about each video - what does poverty look like in this location? What are people doing to make it better (or worse)? Then write a synthesis statement on what poverty is in America. DUE Tuesday, XXXX. Notes and statement may be paper or digital.
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Wednesday, XXXX
Thoughts to Ponder:
1 in 5 children in the U.S. are from households below the poverty line.
Among the most developed nations in the world the United States ranks second highest in child poverty (UNICEF, 2012).
Thoughts to Ponder:
1 in 5 children in the U.S. are from households below the poverty line.
Among the most developed nations in the world the United States ranks second highest in child poverty (UNICEF, 2012).
Facts About Connection Between Poverty and Education (Tauck Family Foundation research, 2013)
1. Children from low‐income households entering kindergarten and first grade are already significantly behind their more affluent peers in terms of academic knowledge, and cognitive and social skills.
2. Third graders who both live in poverty and read below grade level are three times more likely to drop out of high school than students who have never been poor.
3. Fourth graders from low‐income families are likely to be academically three years behind their peers from affluent families.
4. Sixth graders in high‐poverty schools who fail math or English or receive an unsatisfactory behavior grade have a 75% chance of dropping out of high school.
5. Students in low‐performing schools are five times more likely to drop out of high school than their peers from high‐performing schools.
6. High school seniors from low‐income families are, on average, four years behind their higher‐income peers.
7. Only one out of two students from low‐income families graduate high school.
8. Nationally, only 33% of high school students from low‐income households go to college and only 8% will complete a degree within six years of matriculation.
1. Children from low‐income households entering kindergarten and first grade are already significantly behind their more affluent peers in terms of academic knowledge, and cognitive and social skills.
2. Third graders who both live in poverty and read below grade level are three times more likely to drop out of high school than students who have never been poor.
3. Fourth graders from low‐income families are likely to be academically three years behind their peers from affluent families.
4. Sixth graders in high‐poverty schools who fail math or English or receive an unsatisfactory behavior grade have a 75% chance of dropping out of high school.
5. Students in low‐performing schools are five times more likely to drop out of high school than their peers from high‐performing schools.
6. High school seniors from low‐income families are, on average, four years behind their higher‐income peers.
7. Only one out of two students from low‐income families graduate high school.
8. Nationally, only 33% of high school students from low‐income households go to college and only 8% will complete a degree within six years of matriculation.
Assignment: Review the information about Wisconsin at Kids Forward. Identify 5 data points, label the data, and then briefly synthesize the information, explaining how this data relates to your description/definition of poverty. Submit via Google Classroom.
Thursday & Friday, XXXX (along with the Data Collection assignment above):
Choose one of the articles below to read.
How Education Affects Income
Five Stereotypes About Poor People and Education
The Poverty Myth
Bridging a Digital Divide That Leaves School Children Behind
Poor People Don't Plan Long-Term. We'll Just Get Our Hearts Broken
What Many American Get Wrong About Food Stamps
Ketchup Sandwiches and Other Things Stupid Poor People Eat
Choose one of the articles below to read.
How Education Affects Income
Five Stereotypes About Poor People and Education
The Poverty Myth
Bridging a Digital Divide That Leaves School Children Behind
Poor People Don't Plan Long-Term. We'll Just Get Our Hearts Broken
What Many American Get Wrong About Food Stamps
Ketchup Sandwiches and Other Things Stupid Poor People Eat
!!NOT THESE!!
Natural Disasters Push 26 Million Into Poverty Each Year
Poverty and Natural Disasters: Exploring the Connections
Concentrated Poverty in New Orleans: 10 Years After KatrinaE
Still Waiting for Help: The Lessons of Hurricane Katrina on Poverty
Assignment: Identify 3-5 things from your article that is important information. Explain the importance and possible impact if this information was promoted in the media. Submit via Google Classroom.
Natural Disasters Push 26 Million Into Poverty Each Year
Poverty and Natural Disasters: Exploring the Connections
Concentrated Poverty in New Orleans: 10 Years After KatrinaE
Still Waiting for Help: The Lessons of Hurricane Katrina on Poverty
Assignment: Identify 3-5 things from your article that is important information. Explain the importance and possible impact if this information was promoted in the media. Submit via Google Classroom.
TED Talk Choices
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