Tools for Learning are free, downloadable resources for Canadian high school teachers that bring global development issues into the classroom using integrated, teacher-friendly lessons. Each curriculum-based unit includes: lesson plans, case studies, homework exercises, assessment rubric and an introductory Powerpoint presentation. Each unit is tied to Canadian provincial curriculum expectations, and comes complete with the following:
- Lesson Plans
- Detailed Teaching Notes
- Introductory Powerpoint presentation
- Homework Exercises
- Case Studies and accompanying images
- Culminating Assignment
- Assessment Rubric
Tools for Learning units aim to increase interest amongst high school students in global development issues by creating linkages with course material and introducing students to the real people and communities who are affected by the issues – using examples and stories “from the field” in eastern and southern Africa.
Please select a Province below to browse the courses for which CPAR has prepared teaching units, and to download materials.
Ontario
CHV 2O – Civics
The HIV and AIDS Pandemic in Africa and Canadian Response
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the HIV and AIDS pandemic in Africa and explore the ways in which Canadian NGOs are making a difference in rural communities affected by AIDS. Students will investigate first-hand accounts of how HIV and AIDS affects individuals and the communities, and are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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CHT 3O - World History Since 1900: Global and Regional Perspectives
The Millennium Development Goals
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), current development challenges, and the role of Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in responding to the them (using CPAR as an example). Students will also learn about Canadian foreign policy as related to the MDGs and will evaluate progress made towards meeting MDGs through case studies from Africa. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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SVN 3E - Environmental Science
Managing Natural Resources in Africa
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the relationship between resource management, sustainable ecosystems and healthy communities, with specific examples drawn from Africa. Students will learn about the emergence of several environmental and developmental problems, and the extent to which resource management plays a role in these. Students will evaluate the long-term environmental impact of several interventions that promote food security in rural Africa. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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CGW 4U - Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis
Food Insecurity in Africa: Causes, Effects and Solutions
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the complex issue of food security and the factors affecting household food security in the developing world, with a geographic emphasis on East Africa. Students will also consider the ways in which non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are contributing towards sustainable development initiatives. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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CPW 4U - Canadian and World Politics
The Millennium Development Goals
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), current development challenges, and the role of Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in responding to the them (using CPAR as an example). Students will also learn about Canadian foreign policy as related to the MDGs and will evaluate progress made towards meeting MDGs through case studies from Africa. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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HFA 4M - Food and Nutrition Science
Food Insecurity: the East African Experience
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the complex issue of food insecurity in the developing world with a specific focus on its causes, health implications and possible interventions. Students will also consider the ways in which Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are contributing towards sustainable development and long-term food security (using CPAR as an example). Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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HHS 4M - Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society
The HIV and AIDS Pandemic and its Implications for the African Family
Through this three-lesson unit, students will explore the traditional African family structure and how individuals and families are impacted by the HIV and AIDS pandemic in Africa. Students will investigate personal testimonials from individuals infected and affected by AIDS and consider how the HIV and AIDS pandemic is changing the structure and function of families. Students will also consider the ways in which Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are addressing the needs of HIV and AIDS affected families (using CPAR as an example). Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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Manitoba
SS 9 – Canada in the Contemporary World
The HIV and AIDS Pandemic in Africa and Canadian Response
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the HIV and AIDS pandemic in Africa and explore the ways in which Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are making a difference in rural communities affected by HIV and AIDS. Students will investigate first-hand accounts of how HIV and AIDS affects individuals and the communities, and will be expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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SS Sr. 2 - Geographic Issues of the 21st Century
Hungry for Food Security: The East African Experience
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the complex issue of food security and the natural and human factors affecting household food security in the developing world, with a geographic emphasis on East Africa. Students will be introduced to a variety of sustainable agricultural practices that promote long-term food security in rural Africa. Students will also consider the ways in which non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are contributing towards sustainable development and long-term food security (using CPAR as an example). Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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Saskatchewan
SS 20 – World Issues - Unit 3: Environment
Food Security and Environmental Change in Africa
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the relationship between resource management, sustainable ecosystems and healthy communities, with specific examples drawn from Africa. Students will learn about the emergence of several environmental and developmental problems, and the extent to which resource management plays a role in these. Students will evaluate the long-term environmental impact of several interventions that promote food security in rural Africa. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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SS 20 – World Issues - Unit 4: Wealth and Poverty
Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the complex issue of food security and the factors affecting household food security in the developing world, with a geographic emphasis on East Africa. Students will also consider the ways in which non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are contributing towards sustainable development initiatives. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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SS 20 – World Issues - Unit 5: World Governance
The Millennium Development Goals and Quality of Life
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), current development challenges, and the role of Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in responding to the them (using CPAR as an example). Emphasis is placed on the differing factors (I.E. social, political, economic, etc.) that affect progress towards the achievement of the MDG targets. Students will also learn about Canadian foreign policy as related to the MDGs and will gain further context through exploring African case studies in relation to the MDGs. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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SS 30 – Canadian Studies
The Millennium Development Goals
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), current development challenges, and the role of Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in responding to the them (using CPAR as an example). Students will also learn about Canadian foreign policy as related to the MDGs and will evaluate progress made towards meeting MDGs through case studies from Africa. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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Alberta
SST 1771 – Perspectives on Globalization
Food Insecurity in a Global World: Perspectives from Africa
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the complex issue of food security and the factors affecting household food security in the developing world. Students are challenged to consider how elements of globalization both contribute towards food insecurity while subsequently creating opportunities to enhance food security at the global level. Students will also consider the ways in which Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are contributing towards sustainable development initiatives. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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SST 2771 – Perspectives on Nationalism
The Millennium Development Goals
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), current development challenges, and the role of Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in responding to the them (using CPAR as an example). Students will also learn about Canadian foreign policy as related to the MDGs and will evaluate progress made towards meeting MDGs through case studies from Africa. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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SST 3771 – Perspectives on Ideologies
The HIV and AIDS Pandemic in Africa and Global Response
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the HIV and AIDS pandemic in Africa and explore Canadian perspectives on the subject. Students will be challenged to explore the ways in which Canadian NGOs are making a difference in rural communities affected by HIV and AIDS (using CPAR as an example) . Students will investigate first-hand accounts of how HIV and AIDS affects individuals and the communities, and will be expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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British Columbia
CS 11 – Civics Studies 11 – Unit 1
Global Food Insecurity and Canadian Response
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the complex issue of food security and the factors affecting household food security in the developing world. Students are challenged to consider how elements of globalization both contribute towards food insecurity while subsequently creating opportunities to enhance food security at the global level. Students will also consider the ways in which Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are contributing towards sustainable development initiatives. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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CS 11 – Civics Studies 11 – Unit 2
The HIV and AIDS Pandemic in Africa and Canadian Response
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the HIV and AIDS pandemic in Africa and explore the ways in which Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are making a difference in rural communities affected by HIV and AIDS. Students will investigate first-hand accounts of how HIV and AIDS affects individuals and the communities, and will be expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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SS 11 – Social Studies 11
The Millennium Development Goals
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), current development challenges, and the role of Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in responding to the them (using CPAR as an example). Students will also learn about Canadian foreign policy as related to the MDGs and will evaluate progress made towards meeting MDGs through case studies from Africa. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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GEO 12 – Geography 12
Managing Natural Resources in Africa
Through this three-lesson unit, students will learn about the relationship between resource management, sustainable ecosystems and healthy communities, with specific examples drawn from Africa. Students will learn about the emergence of several environmental and developmental problems, and the extent to which resource management plays a role in these. Students will evaluate the long-term environmental impact of several interventions that promote food security in rural Africa. Students are expected to apply knowledge and concepts from these lessons in a culminating assignment.
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