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A new park is built only in rich neighborhoods. Is that fairness, equality, or equity? Explain
Park in Rich Area: That’s equality, not fairness — poor areas also need access.
A school gives all students one pencil, but some need more. How could this change to equity?
One Pencil: Equality gives all the same; equity gives more help where it’s needed.
What is poverty?
A state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.
What is conflict?
A clash between individuals or societies arising out of a difference.
A village gets clean water — which basic need is being met and what will change next?
Clean Water: Meets health needs and will improve the health of the community.
A government helps families start small businesses. What is this called?
Empowerment! Families can earn money and become more independent.
A girl becomes a school leader after demonstrating responsibility. What is this called?
Personal Empowerment.
What is the poverty cycle?
A situation where a person, family or community are trapped in a cycle of not having enough due to circumstances, lack of education, poor health etc.
A country builds more schools but no hospitals — will it reach development? Why or why not?
No! Development needs both education and health.
What happens when people have rights but no access to use them?
Rights without Access: They exist on paper but not in real life — This is inequality and unfairness.
How can economic factors influence human wellbeing in a region?
The economy determines how much wealth and money is being circulated. A healthy economy is busy and people can afford their basic needs.
Why is opportunity not always the same for everyone?
Some people face barriers (like poverty or gender inequality) that limits their chances.
What is the most significant tool to break someone out of the poverty cycle?
Quality Education
Name 3 of the 5 basic human needs?
1. Clean water
2. Food 3. Healthcare
4. Education. 5. Clothing and shelter.
No Job → No Money → No Education→ Job (yay!) → poor health → No Job:
What do we call this?
The poverty cycle or the poverty trap.
What three things can break the poverty trap?
Break the Trap: Education, healthcare, and fair job opportunities.
Absolute poverty vs. Relative Poverty:
Explain the difference.
Absolute vs. Relative Poverty: Absolute = no basic needs; relative = poorer than others in society.
Explain how lack of access to quality education contributes to the poverty cycle.
Lack of access to quality education can hinder skill development and limit economic opportunities.
Why is it hard to “escape” poverty even if someone works hard?
Because education, health, and jobs are all connected — it takes time and support.
If you fix education, health, or jobs — which one changes the system fastest? Explain.
Fix Education First: Education changes health and jobs too — it starts positive development.
How do rights and responsibilities work together to create fairness?
You have the right to learn and the responsibility to respect others and do the right thing in every way!
What might happen to the economy if everyone only thought about their own benefit?
The system will collapse when people act selfishly.
Money will not be allocated properly and development will slow and stop.
If everyone buys cheap, wasteful products, how does that hurt development?
Create waste and pollution — unsustainable growth.
A town plants trees, builds schools, and trains teachers. Which systems are connected here?
Environment, education, and economy all help each other grow and development.
Explain the difference between goods and services.
One example of each.
Goods are tangible things we can buy and use.
example: a computer or clothing.
Services are skills that a person or business can offer.
Example: a doctor or a lawer.