History
Around the World
Costa Rican Context
Modern Issues
100
"In the past, African people were taken to America on ships and sold to work on plantations. They had no freedom and no salary".
What issue is described?
racism (slavery)
Do you think something similar exists today?
100
"In many big cities around the world, there are too many cars and factories. The air is dirty, and people can have health problems because of it".
What issue is described?
Pollution (Air Pollution)
What can we do to solve this issue?
100
"In San José and other cities, people spend a lot of time in traffic every day, especially during rush hour".
What issue is described?
Traffic (traffic jams)
How does traffic affect people’s daily life?
100
"Many people feel stressed, anxious, or very tired because of school, work, or personal problems".
What issue is described?
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Mental Health
Why do people feel more stressed today than ever before?
200
"In the United States, Black people and white people had different schools, buses, and restaurants".
What issue is described?
Racism (segregation)
Why do you think this practice was even considered at the time?
200
"In some countries, many people finish school, but they cannot find a job, so they don’t have money to live".
What issue is described?
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Unemployment
Why is it difficult to find a job in some countries?
200
"In some neighborhoods, people throw garbage in rivers or streets, and the environment becomes dirty and unhealthy".
What issue is described?
Pollution (Land pollution)
Why do you think people feel the need to litter?
200
"Some people are treated badly by others at school or online, for example through insults, exclusion, or hurtful messages".
What issue is described?
Bullying (Cyberbullying)
Is bullying more common online or in real life?
300
"For many years, women could not vote or have important jobs in society".
What issue is described?
Sexism or Gender Inequality
Do women have equal opportunities today?
300
"In many large cities, some people live on the streets without a home, sleeping in parks or public places and asking for money or food".
What issue is described?
Homelessness (poverty)
Why do some people become homeless? What dangers do they encounter?
300
"Some communities have problems with safety, especially at night, and people feel afraid to go outside".
What issue is described?
Crime/Violence
What makes a place feel safe or unsafe?
300
"Many people feel pressure to buy expensive things, follow trends, or look perfect because of social media and influencers".
What issue is described?
Consumerism
What tips do you follow to resist the shopping impulse?
400
"During the Industrial Revolution, many children worked long hours in factories instead of going to school".
What issue is described?
Child Labor (Exploitation)
Should children be allowed to work?
400
"Many families leave their countries because of war, violence, or no job opportunities, and they move to other countries to survive".
What issue is described?
Migration
What are the biggest challenges a person faces when moving to a new country?
400
"In some communities, teens become parents at a young age, which can affect their education and future opportunities".
What issue is described?
Teenage Pregnancy
What can we do to stop teenage pregnancies?
400
"In some parts of the world, people do not have enough food to eat every day, and many children suffer from malnutrition".
What issue is described?
Famine (Hunger)
Why do you think hunger still exists in the world today?
500
"During the Industrial Revolution, factory owners were very rich, but workers lived in poor and crowded conditions and worked long hours".
What issue is described?
Class Division (Inequality)
Do rich and poor people have very different lives today?
500
"In some cities, many people use drugs and become dependent on them. This affects their health, their families, and sometimes leads to crime".
What issue is described?
drug addiction / drug abuse
What actions can we do as a society to avoid this issue?
500
"In some areas, foreign investors buy land and build expensive apartments or businesses. Prices go up, and local people cannot afford to live there anymore, so they have to move away".
What issue is described?
Gentrification
Is this fair for local people? Why or why not?
500
"In some cases, people are tricked or forced into situations where they must do things they don’t want, such as working without pay, begging in the streets, or doing illegal activities for others".
What issue is described?
Human Trafficking (Exploitation)
Do you know how many forms of human trafficking there are?