Grade 4 · Social Studies · Lesson 36

Present on global issues

Global issues are problems that affect people in many countries at the same time. Understanding these issues requires knowledge of world geography, how countries trade, and how natural resources are shared and used. Presenting on a global issue means explaining a problem, its causes, and possible solutions.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify major global issues affecting different world regions
2Describe how countries trade resources and goods with one another
3Explain the connection between natural resources and global economics
4Locate key world regions and countries on a map

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