Challenging Conditions: Exploring the Lives of Subsistence Farmers in the Developing World

2015, 42 pp

This activity invites students to explore what life is like for subsistence farmers in the developing world, by introducing them to a character and various aspects of his/her life. Emphasis is placed on quality of life, and the effects of issues such as hunger, health, conflict, gender dynamics, environment and climate change.

Learning objective: to have students learn about issues of agriculture and hunger around world.

  • Recommended grade level: grade 7 and up
  • Subjects: social studies / global issues, geography (human)
  • Skills: analysis, reading comprehension, interpretation of information, vocabulary, geography
  • Recommended time: about 45-75 minutes, plus time for additional homework assignment.
  • Number of participants: 2-25 (approximate)
  • Materials: Character and scenario cards– printable copies below, envelopes (optional), large world map (optional), vocabulary sheets (included below. Print one for each person or each group).

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