Wealth and the World
aligned to Scert
Learning Objective
I can analyze how wealth distribution impacts global issues.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
The Insane Scale of Global Wealth Inequality Visualized
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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In 2019, the world's wealth was approximately 317 trillion U.S. dollars, which, if divided equally among 7.7 billion people, would give each person about $41,169.
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To be in the global top 10% of wealth, you need a net worth of at least $93,170, while breaking into the top 1% requires at least $770,000.
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The country with the most unequal distribution of wealth is South Africa, where the top 1% controls 70% of the nation's wealth.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain how the concentration of wealth in the top 1% globally (controlling 47% of the world's wealth) might impact efforts to address global poverty or access to healthcare in developing nations.”
Teacher Guide
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