K–6Civic Lab
Global Health
Health challenges worldwide
Elsa
SylviaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 20–40 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Raya · Garfield
- Materials needed
- Research Notebook (College Ruled)
- Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
- Presentation Supplies Kit (Poster Board + Markers)
Why this skill rocks
Understanding global health helps you see how we can all work together to keep everyone on our planet healthy and strong.
2034Where this could take you
By 2034, you could be a leader in public health, helping to ensure the Olympic Games are safe for athletes and spectators from all over the world.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Research Notebook (College Ruled)
RequiredUse it to organize your global health fact sheets, project plans, daily action logs, and final reflection across all six weeks of this quest.
Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
RequiredThe story of Dr. Paul Farmer and Partners in Health — a gripping, true account of one doctor's mission to bring modern medicine to the world's poorest communities. Perfect companion reading for this quest.
Presentation Supplies Kit (Poster Board + Markers)
Great for creating visual displays for school presentations or community events about global health. Makes your research easy to share with a live audience.