A short lesson plan in which students analyze the economic, environmental, and health impacts of a one-crop economy based on the example of the coffee industry in Honduras. Students read personal accounts from a Peace Corps volunteer dealing with this type of economy during her time in Honduras. Students learn about the complexities of improving economic conditions and the influence of external factors such as climate and culture. All materials and the lesson outline are available free online through the Peace Corps website.

This resource is aligned to the Global Competence Curriculum Framework:

• Consider and evaluate different points of view respectfully with people beyond your community (6-8)
• Evaluate several solutions to a global problem by engaging the design thinking model (6-8)
• Evaluate how historical events and people connect across countries and affect global perspectives (6-8)
• Recognize that people of different countries and ethnic groups may express different opinions after seeing the same evidence or information (6-8)
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Peace Corps - The True Cost of Coffee

This resource is part of a collection of materials and resources compiled by members of the Pennsylvania Council for International Education (PACIE). Visit the PACIE website to learn more.

 

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