5/3 Introduction to Heifer Farm

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.

Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

• distinguish between relief and development.
• compare standards of living.

Why?

• To develop your understanding of of the world.
• To better understand how sustainable development can help people.

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).   1 minute

2.  Introduction     2 minutes

3. Consider the following for each clip as we view the parts of the video below together:   20 minutes

• What did you learn or see in the video that was new to you?
• Why is it important to work with communities rather than focus on individuals?
• What did you see that is connected to sustainable development?

4. Read through the information at this link .    20 minutes

• Notice the 7 Ms. Why are animals so important to some communities?
• Draw a picture with details and color depicting one of the Global Village sites.
• Write a caption under your drawing indicating what sort of development aid may help the people from that country.

5. Whole class sharing.   5 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

• What did you learn or see in the video or information that was new to you?
• Why is it important to work with communities rather than focus on individuals?
• What did you see that is connected to sustainable development?  Explain.