The Power of Education Foundation Lesson Plans We have created PowerPoint based lesson plans to help your students learn key standards-based objectives while also challenging their thinking about the world, using Haiti as an example. The lessons range from elementary through high school and hit on topics such as art, math, and social studies. These slideshows are also great for families who are sponsoring a child in Haiti to use to engage the whole family. http://www.powerofeducationfoundation.org/raising-awareness-and-lesson-plans.html
Global Kids: Try this online simulation game, by Global Kids, to learn about the difficult choices that impoverished families in Haiti must make. It's a fun way for kids and adults to raise their level of awareness about the important global issues of extreme poverty. http://www.gamesforchange.org/play/ayiti-the-cost-of-life/
The World Bank The World Bank maintains a rich variety of information about poverty reduction strategies and realities. This page is appropriate for older students who are trying to understand the issues of poverty in Haiti at a deeper level. http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/haiti
The World Inequality Database on Education This searchable database can highlight very specific differences in access to education among and within countries of the world. This tool is interesting for high school or university students to explore while considering the circumstances that impact access to education. http://www.education-inequalities.org/
Hunger and Poverty Chicago Public Schools Service Learning Resources This site has several guides on topics such as Hunger and Poverty, Housing and Homelessness. We especially recommend the guide on teaching about Hunger and Poverty. It has great facts, lessons and simple ideas to really get students thinking deeply about world and local hunger issues. http://www.servicelearning.cps.k12.il.us/pdf/hungerPovety.pdf