Hunger Guide for Teachers
The Hunger Guide for Teachers outlines an educational program on global hunger and malnutrition for schools participating in the Race Against Hunger campaign. Through this Race Against Hunger educational program, students will:
- Learn the root causes of global hunger and malnutrition, as well as where hunger exists and who it affects;
- Understand the predicament of many people around the world who do not have access to enough food to lead healthy and active lives;
- Understand the interplay between hunger and access to clean water;
- Learn how Action Against Hunger works to fight hunger and save the lives of malnourished children;
- Participate in the fight against global hunger and malnutrition!
Students will be encouraged to think critically about the following questions, among others:
- Why does hunger exist in the world?
- What happens when the body does not receive enough nourishment over a prolonged period of time?
- What does it mean to be malnourished?
- Why is access to safe and clean water important?
- How do aid organizations work to end hunger?
Race Against Hunger - Supplementary Resources
FAO: Feeding Minds, Fighting Hunger
The Hunger Site: Teacher Resources
Utah Education Network: Hunger in the World
Water Partners International: Water Crisis Lesson Plans
Classroom Activities
UNICEF: Walk for Water activity
