Unit B:
​Global Inequalities
Our Big Question:
What factors influence the quality of life in different countries, and how do we address inequality?
In our last unit, we explored how the environment affects human settlement and vice versa. This unit, we will examine the different factors (social, environmental, economic) that influence quality of life, and will discuss the impacts of inequality. How do we address global inequalities in quality of life and wealth? To answer our big question...
We will need to discover:
In our last unit, we explored how the environment affects human settlement and vice versa. This unit, we will examine the different factors (social, environmental, economic) that influence quality of life, and will discuss the impacts of inequality. How do we address global inequalities in quality of life and wealth? To answer our big question...
We will need to discover:
- What quality of life and what factors impact it?
- How is quality of life linked to wealth and education?
- Why is it important to be aware of and address inequalities?
- How do we measure development and quality of life around the world?
Unit Outline
Culminating Project
For this unit, we will have a unit test.