Global Issues
What is one major global issue that affects access to clean water?
Pollution or drought
What is a “perspective”?
A way of looking at or thinking about something
What is a source?
A place where information comes from
Name a global issue that also affects your local community.
(Accept any: pollution, waste, climate change, poverty, etc.)
What is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl?
Hedwig
Name one country currently facing challenges with deforestation.
Brazil or Indonesia or ...
Why is it important to consider different perspectives when studying global issues?
It helps us understand the problem better and find fairer solutions
Name one way to check if a website is reliable.
Check the author, date, and evidence used
How might your school or family help with a global issue?
Recycling, saving energy, donating, raising awareness
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
SpongeBob SquarePants
Why does climate change affect poorer countries more than richer ones?
They have fewer resources to adapt or recover
Give an example of how people from two countries might see the same issue differently. For example 'Climate Change'
A Pacific Island Country: They look at it as a threat to their existence
A wealthy industrial country: They look at it as stopping their economy from growing
Why is it important to use more than one source in a research project?
To check for bias and make sure the information is accurate
Why is it important to connect global issues with your own life?
It helps us understand our role and take action
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Vatican City
How can individuals help reduce global warming?
Use less energy, recycle, walk/bike more, plant trees
How can we find out what someone else's perspective is?
Ask questions, listen, read different sources
What does it mean to “summarise” information?
To explain the main points in a shorter way
Give an example of a small local action that could have a global impact.
Planting trees, using less plastic, spreading awareness
What’s the only mammal that can fly?
A bat
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Brazil
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
An echo
What is the only planet in our solar system that spins on its side?
Uranus
Which pop star voiced the character of Smurfette in The Smurfs movie?
Katy Perry
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206