TEACH MAGAZINE -
Teaching Through Books: Poverty
By Derek Acorn, Alanna King, and Melanie Mulcaster
Part of the Teaching Through Books series, this lesson discusses poverty, which refers to a lack of money to acquire basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. It is something that affects many families in Canada. Poverty can create cyclical inequities in all aspects of life, including health care, education, where you live, and how you feel about yourself. This lesson plan utilizes a collection of featured books to explore the topic. It is also divided into three sections suitable for primary, middle, and high school.
