Classroom activity on women, water, health, population, and the environment.

1. THE
HUNGER
GAMES

2. Rules of the Game
• Split into teams of 5.
• Spread around the room and sit together.
• Each team must select a Tribute for the Games
(to fill out your team’s answer sheet).
• Each team has a pack of blank answer sheets.
Focus only on the round we’re on, and do not
look or work ahead.

3. Rules of the Game
• 5 Trivia Rounds exploring key Global Challenges
- Women, Water, Health, Environment & Population
• 3 Speed Rounds identifying Global Leaders,
comparing Historical Events, and ranking the
World’s Deadliest Animals
• 30 seconds to discuss and answer each question
after it’s been read aloud.
• 2 minutes for each speed round.

4. • NO phones, tablets or any other device.
• After each round, there will be a short video
summarizing the challenge and solutions.
• This is not a test of what you know. It will
help you identify issues and areas you should
learn more about as a global citizen.
• Have fun!
Rules of the Game

5. LET THE GAMES BEGIN

6. WOMEN

7. WOMEN
• Which of the following is a proven, effective
solution to increase school enrollment and
completion by girls?
– Providing access to feminine hygiene products
– Offering a free school lunch to every student
– Decreasing school fees
– Improving access to clean water
– All of the above

8. WOMEN
• Which of the following is a proven, effective
solution to increase school enrollment and
completion by girls?
– Providing access to feminine hygiene products
– Offering a free school lunch to every student
– Decreasing school fees
– Improving access to clean water
– All of the above
Source: World Bank, 2011

9. WOMEN
• In which countries have women achieved full
legal, political and economic equality?
– Canada, USA, Great Britain
– Australia, New Zealand
– Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands
– Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, Uruguay
– None

10. WOMEN
• In which countries have women achieved full
legal, political and economic equality?
– Canada, USA, Great Britain
– Australia, New Zealand
– Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands
– Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, Uruguay
– No countries
Source: World Economic Forum, 2014

11. WOMEN
• There are 774 million illiterate adults (15
years of age or older) on the planet today
who cannot read or write. What percentage
of them are women?
– 15%
– 28%
– 48%
– 64%
– 73%

12. WOMEN
• There are 774 million illiterate adults (15
years of age or older) on the planet today
who cannot read or write. What percentage
of them are women?
– 15%
– 28%
– 48%
– 64%
– 73%
Source: UNESCO, 2012

13. WOMEN
• Women make up half of the world’s population,
but represent 70% of the world’s poor. What
percentage of countries have laws restricting
women’s economic opportunities?
– 2%
– 10%
– 25%
– 50%
– 90%

14. WOMEN
• Women make up half of the world’s population,
but represent 70% of the world’s poor. What
percentage of countries have laws restricting
women’s economic opportunities?
– 2%
– 10%
– 25%
– 50%
– 90%
Source: World Bank, 2014

15. WOMEN
• Around the world, women make up only 20% of
national legislators and members of parliament.
Which country has the highest percentage of
female political leaders in their national
legislature?
– England
– United States of America
– Rwanda
– Sweden
– Singapore

16. WOMEN
• Around the world, women make up only 20% of
national legislators and members of parliament.
Which country has the highest percentage of
female political leaders in their national
legislature?
– England
– United States of America
– Rwanda
– Sweden
– Singapore
Source: UN Women, 2015

18. WATER

19. WATER
• Many experts believe that the wars of the next
century will be fought over water, not oil. In the
last five years alone, approximately how many
conflicts have arisen between countries over
access and control of bodies of water?
– 5
– 10
– 30
– 60
– 90

20. WATER
• Many experts believe that the wars of the next
century will be fought over water, not oil. In the
last five years alone, approximately how many
conflicts have arisen between countries over
access and control of bodies of water?
– 5
– 10
– 30
– 60
– 90
Source: Pacific Institute, 2014

21. WATER
• Pollution, population growth and climate
change are decreasing the availability of
clean water on the planet. How many people
currently lack access to safe water?
– 783 million
– 524 million
– 107 million
– 22 million
– 14 million

22. WATER
• Pollution, population growth and climate
change are decreasing the availability of
clean water on the planet. How many people
currently lack access to safe water?
– 783 million
– 524 million
– 107 million
– 22 million
– 14 million
Source: UN Water, 2013

23. WATER
• Over 1/3 of the world’s population lack access to
improved sanitation, and 1 billion people lack
any access to toilets, latrines or other waste
disposal facilities. Which of the following is NOT
a health threat caused by inadequate
sanitation?
– Cholera
– Diarrheal Diseases
– HIV/AIDS
– Hepatitis
– Microbial Infections

24. WATER
• Over 1/3 of the world’s population lack access to
improved sanitation, and 1 billion people lack
any access to toilets, latrines or other waste
disposal facilities. Which of the following is NOT
a health threat caused by inadequate
sanitation?
– Cholera
– Diarrheal Diseases
– HIV/AIDS
– Hepatitis
– Microbial Infections
Source: World Health Organization, 2015

25. WATER
• In many countries, families spend up to 6 hours
every day collecting and transporting water for
their daily household needs. Who bears the
primary responsibility for collecting water in a
majority of households?
– Men
– Women
– Children
– Men & Women
– Women & Children

26. WATER
• In many countries, families spend up to 6 hours
every day collecting and transporting water for
their daily household needs. Who bears the
primary responsibility for collecting water in a
majority of households?
– Men
– Women
– Children
– Men & Women
– Women & Children
Source: World Health Organization/UNICEF, 2010

27. WATER
• What causes half of all hospitalizations in
developing countries?
– Sexually Transmitted Infections
– Unclean Water & Inadequate Sanitation
– Work-Related Injuries
– Cardiovascular Disease
– Cancer

28. WATER
• What causes half of all hospitalizations in
developing countries?
– Sexually Transmitted Infections
– Unclean Water & Inadequate Sanitation
– Work-Related Injuries
– Cardiovascular Disease
– Cancer
Source: UN Development Program, 2006

33. HEALTH

34. HEALTH
• Obesity rates have doubled globally since
1980. What percent of the world’s adult
population is overweight or obese today?
– 23%
– 37%
– 45%
– 52%
– 66%

35. HEALTH
• Obesity rates have doubled globally since
1980. What percent of the world’s adult
population is overweight or obese today?
– 23%
– 37%
– 45%
– 52%
– 66%
Source: World Health Organization, 2015

36. HEALTH
• What kills more people than AIDS, Malaria
and Tuberculosis combined?
– Terrorism
– Breast Cancer
– Natural Disasters
– Hunger
– Injuries and Accidents

37. HEALTH
• What kills more people than AIDS, Malaria
and Tuberculosis combined?
– Terrorism
– Breast Cancer
– Natural Disasters
– Hunger
– Injuries and Accidents
Source: UN World Food Programme, 2015

38. HEALTH
• On average, the human body requires
approximately 2,350 calories per day. If the
world’s current food supply was divided evenly
among all people on the planet, how many
calories could each person consume per day?
– 800
– 1,100
– 1,600
– 2,000
– 2,700

39. HEALTH
• On average, the human body requires
approximately 2,350 calories per day. If the
world’s current food supply was divided evenly
among all people on the planet, how many
calories could each person consume per day?
– 800
– 1,100
– 1,600
– 2,000
– 2,700
Source: UN Food & Agriculture Organization, 1992

40. HEALTH
• Since 1990, there has been a 45% decline in
global maternal mortality rates. Despite this
progress, how many women still die every
day from pregnancy-related causes?
– 50
– 200
– 500
– 800
– 1000

41. HEALTH
• Since 1990, there has been a 45% decline in
global maternal mortality rates. Despite this
progress, how many women still die every
day from pregnancy-related causes?
– 50
– 200
– 500
– 800
– 1000
Source: World Health Organization, 2014

42. HEALTH
• 760,000 children (under the age of 5) die
from diarrhea every year. Which of the
following is NOT an effective solution to
reduce the incidence of diarrhea?
– Hand washing
– Oral rehydration therapy
– Toilets
– Bed nets
– Breastfeeding

43. HEALTH
• 760,000 children (under the age of 5) die
from diarrhea every year. Which of the
following is NOT an effective solution to
reduce the incidence of diarrhea?
– Hand washing
– Oral rehydration therapy
– Toilets
– Bed nets
– Breastfeeding
Source: World Bank, 2006

45. THREATS TO HUMAN LIFE THROUGHOUT HISTORY
Rank the tragedies in order of the total number of lives affected - #1 (most) to #9 (least)
BUBONIC PLAGUE HOLOCAUST SLAVE TRADE
WORLD WAR II SEPTEMBER 11 OBESITY EPIDEMIC (2015)
WATER SCARCITY (2015) IRISH POTATO FAMINE CONQUEST OF AMERICAS

47. THREATS TO HUMAN LIFE THROUGHOUT HISTORY
Rank the tragedies in order of the total number of lives affected - #1 (most) to #9 (least)
BUBONIC PLAGUE HOLOCAUST SLAVE TRADE
WORLD WAR II SEPTEMBER 11 OBESITY EPIDEMIC (2015)
WATER SCARCITY (2015) IRISH POTATO FAMINE CONQUEST OF AMERICAS
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Threats to Human Life Throughout History

49. 0
200000000
400000000
600000000
800000000
1E+09
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Threats to Human Life Throughout History

50. ENVIRONMENT

51. ENVIRONMENT
• Which of the following is NOT an effect of
climate change?
– Rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion
– Increased droughts and flooding
– Erratic and severe storms
– Higher frequency of asteroid impacts
– Spread of plant and animal diseases

52. ENVIRONMENT
• Which of the following is NOT an effect of
climate change?
– Rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion
– Increased droughts and flooding
– Erratic and severe storms
– Higher frequency of asteroid impacts
– Spread of plant and animal diseases
Source: NASA, 2015

53. ENVIRONMENT
• There are 3.64 billion acres of arable land on
the planet (land capable of growing food).
What portion is currently being actively
degraded or eroded?
– 1/100
– 1/10
– 1/5
– 1/3
– 1/2

54. ENVIRONMENT
• There are 3.64 billion acres of arable land on
the planet (land capable of growing food).
What portion is currently being actively
degraded or eroded?
– 1/100
– 1/10
– 1/5
– 1/3
– 1/2
Source: International Food Policy Research Institute, 2014

55. ENVIRONMENT
• Which of the following is NOT a threat to
soil?
– Salinization
– Erosion
– Desertification
– Crop diversification
– Pollution

56. ENVIRONMENT
• Which of the following is NOT a threat to
soil?
– Salinization
– Erosion
– Desertification
– Crop diversification
– Pollution
Source: CIA World Factbook, 2015

57. ENVIRONMENT
• Which of the following is NOT a sustainable
agricultural practice to grow food?
– Cover Crops
– Micro-Irrigation
– Reduced Tillage
– Slash & Burn
– Crop Rotation

58. ENVIRONMENT
• Which of the following is NOT a sustainable
agricultural practice to grow food?
– Cover Crops
– Micro-Irrigation
– Reduced Tillage
– Slash & Burn
– Crop Rotation
Source: California Climate & Agriculture Network, 2015

59. ENVIRONMENT
• In the last 40 years, global populations of
mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and
fish populations have declined by what
percentage?
– 5%
– 10%
– 20%
– 30%
– 50%

60. ENVIRONMENT
• In the last 40 years, global populations of
mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and
fish populations have declined by what
percentage?
– 5%
– 10%
– 20%
– 30%
– 50%
Source: Worldwide Fund for Nature, 2014

64. POPULATION

65. POPULATION
• Over the last fifty years, the Global Fertility Rate
has declined from 5.5 to 2.5 children per
woman, but the world’s population has grown
from 3 to 7 Billion. Which of the following has
NOT contributed to this increase?
– Declines in child and maternal mortality
– Increased life expectancy
– Improved nutrition and human health
– Improved sanitation
– Family planning and access to contraception

66. POPULATION
• Over the last fifty years, the Global Fertility Rate
has declined from 5.5 to 2.5 children per
woman, but the world’s population has grown
from 3 to 7 Billion. Which of the following has
NOT contributed to this increase?
– Declines in child and maternal mortality
– Increased life expectancy
– Improved nutrition and human health
– Improved sanitation
– Family planning and access to contraception
Source: United Nations, 2012

67. POPULATION
• 2.5 Billion people will be added to the world
population by 2050. Which three countries
will account for nearly 40% of that growth?
– USA, Russia, China
– The Philippines, Kenya, Mexico
– India, China, Nigeria
– Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia
– North Korea, Qatar, Cuba

68. POPULATION
• 2.5 Billion people will be added to the world
population by 2050. Which three countries
will account for nearly 40% of that growth?
– USA, Russia, China
– The Philippines, Kenya, Mexico
– India, China, Nigeria
– Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia
– North Korea, Qatar, Cuba
Source: UN Department for Economic & Social Affairs, 2014

69. POPULATION
• Which of the following statements is NOT true?
– There are more young people alive on the planet
today than ever before.
– In the 48 least developed countries, young people
make up a majority of the population.
– Globally, life expectancy has declined over the last 40
years
– More than half of the world’s population now lives in
cities and urban areas
– The number of people over age 60 will double by 2050

70. POPULATION
• Which of the following statements is NOT true?
– There are more young people alive on the planet
today than ever before.
– In the 48 least developed countries, young people
make up a majority of the population.
– Globally, life expectancy has declined over the last 40
years
– More than half of the world’s population now lives in
cities and urban areas
– The number of people over age 60 will double by 2050
Source: World Health Organization, 2014; UNFPA, 2015

71. POPULATION
• By 2030, the world is projected to have 41
megacities (populations greater than 10
million). In which region will most megacities
be located?
– North America
– Central America, South America & Caribbean
– Asia
– Europe
– Africa

72. POPULATION
• By 2030, the world is projected to have 41
megacities (populations greater than 10
million). In which region will most megacities
be located?
– North America
– Central America, South America & Caribbean
– Asia
– Europe
– Africa
Source: UN Department of Economic & Social Affairs, 2014

73. POPULATION
• What percent of the world population lives at
or below $2 per day?
– 38%
– 26%
– 14%
– 8%
– 2%

74. POPULATION
• What percent of the world population lives at
or below $2 per day?
– 38%
– 26%
– 14%
– 8%
– 2%
Source: United Nations, 2015

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7.4
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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Latin America
Caucasus & Central Asia
Middle East
South-Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Oceania
Southern Asia
Caribbean
Sub-Saharan Africa
Percentage of People Undernourished
1990-92 2012-14
*2014 State of Food Security in the
World (SOFI) Report; FAO, IFAD, WFP
Number of hungry people reduced by 209 million since 1990
Prevalence of undernourishment fell from 18.7% to 11.3%
Pace of decline: 0.5% reduction in hunger per year

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Under-five mortality rate by region, 1990 and 2013
1990
2013
*2014 UNICEF Progress Report:
“Committing to Child Survival –
A Promise Renewed”
Child mortality cut in half over last 20 years
Under-Five Mortality decline from 12.7M to 6.3M per year
Saved the lives of 100 million children

80. With so many different problems
and challenges in the world…
Where do we begin?

81. IT BEGINS WITH YOU…
Think about all of the global challenges we just
discussed and, in the next few minutes, reflect and
decide on your own:
1. What is the most important issue to address?
What is the one problem we should tackle first?
2. Why do you think it is the most critical?

82. TEAM CHALLENGE:
Bill & Melinda Gates have committed $1 billion to
solve the most pressing problems on our planet.
Your team has been asked to advise them on what
issues are most critical and should be prioritized.
Discuss and decide as a team which 3 global
challenges should be prioritized, and in what order.
(5 minutes)

83. How do we compare different types
of problems?
Magnitude
• How many affected?
• Who are they? Where are they? Why them?
Severity
• How are they affected? What is the impact?
• How long will it last?
• Other effects or implications (perceived or actual)?
Solution
• Is there anything we can actually do?
• Is it effective? Available? Affordable? Appropriate?
• Will people do it? Barriers to implementation?