For educators: in this section the interconnections between SDG 1 and SDG10 is discussed; read through to know more on the issues of poverty and inequality. The below 3 videos discuss poverty, inequality and how to measure them you can use all or some in your teaching.

The interconnections between Goal 1 which focuses on ending poverty in all of its forms everywhere and Goal 10 that aims to reduce inequality within and among countries is clear. what poverty and inequality really are? What does it mean for a person to be poor? , "poverty" is a word we use to describe living in conditions of scarcity, of people's financial resources, of essential services, of access to life opportunities. "Inequality" is a word we use to describe gaps between people, especially between people who don't have much and people who might have a lot. The figure below shows that around 22% of EU population is at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

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Teaching example

ILOs:

By the end of this session students will be able to:

identify the connection between poverty and inequality
reflect on the concept of poverty and inequality
interpret the impact of poverty on inequality

Teaching Materials Video 1-3:

Video 1 on Poverty

Source SDG Academy, (11 min)

Video 2 on SDG10 inrquality (9 min)

Source: UNSEWelearning; Sustainable Development Goal 10 - Reducing Inequalities (10 min)

Video 3 Measuring poverty and inequality

Source: SDG Academy. (13 min)

For students to do: Task: After viewing these videos discuss the following questions in groups: 1. explain what is relative and extreme poverty? 2. within your cultural setting how would you perceive poverty? 3. what poverty and inequality means for you? within your setting what types of inequalities do you see? what will you do to fight these inequalities? (write your answers (1-3) in 2 pages 4. do the quiz 3.3.2 and discussion 3.3.3 on the next pages