Social Studies: Modern Global Issues
Exploring challenges that affect countries and people around the world
Social Studies: Modern Global Issues
Exploring challenges that affect countries and people around the world
Social Studies - Grade 9-12
- 1
Define globalization in your own words and describe one way it affects daily life in different countries.
- 2
Explain one major cause of climate change and describe one effect it can have on human societies.
- 3
Many people migrate from one country to another. Identify one push factor and one pull factor that can influence migration.
- 4
Describe the difference between a refugee and an economic migrant.
- 5
Why can access to clean water be considered a global issue? Give two reasons.
- 6
Explain how a pandemic can affect both public health and the economy.
- 7
What is meant by human rights? Name one human right and explain why it matters.
- 8
Describe one challenge that developing countries may face in achieving economic growth.
- 9
How can international trade create both benefits and problems for countries? Give one benefit and one problem.
- 10
What is misinformation, and why is it a serious issue in the modern world?
- 11
Explain one reason why access to education is linked to a country's future development.
- 12
Describe one way armed conflict can affect civilians even if they are not soldiers.
- 13
Why do international organizations such as the United Nations play an important role in global issues?
- 14
Choose one modern global issue and explain how individual actions can help address it.
- 15
A country is experiencing severe drought, rising food prices, and large numbers of people leaving rural areas. Explain how these problems may be connected.
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