If the World Were a Village of 100 People . . .

Activity• Organize: Pick a recorder, reporter, facilitator

and timekeeper. Write the names of all group members on the recording sheet. (1 minute)

• Work: Discuss each item. Allow each person to share his/her percentage and explain his/her reasons. Come to a CONCENSUS and record the group percentage on the group form. (15 minutes)

• Sharing: Each group reports their number and reason.

• Conclusions:

People that would be Asian

60%

People that are African

14%

North American (USA/Canada)

5%

Latin American

8%

European

12%

South Pacific

1%

Main Languages Spoken

Language Number out of 100 people

Chinese, Mandarin 15

English 7

Hindi 6

Spanish 6

Russian 5

Non-White

82%

Christian

33%

21% Muslim

15% Hindu

6% Buddhist

5% Animist

6% Other

14% without or

atheist

Live in Poor Housing

80%

Unable to Read

67%

Malnourished

50%

1 dying of starvation

15 are overweight

Have Unsafe Water

33%

Lack Sanitation

40%

Don’t Have Electricity

25%

Have access to the Internet

7%

Have a College Education

1%

Have 1/3 of all wealth

5%

All live in

the USA

• Which of these facts was most interesting to you or surprised you the most?

• React to what you learned in this exercise.

Textbook InformationTitle: History of Our World

Teacher: AntonioCost: $71.00

Cover in PAPER and bring to class on Friday. 10 points

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