K–6Civic Lab
Poverty Awareness
Understand economic inequality
Jorah
SylviaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 25–45 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Otis · Weber
- Materials needed
- Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
- Advocacy Portfolio Binder with Sheet Protectors
- Poverty Simulation Facilitator Kit
Why this skill rocks
Knowing about how different people live helps you be a super helper and friend to everyone in your community. You learn to spot ways to make things fairer for all.
2034Where this could take you
By 2034, you'll be a thoughtful community builder, making sure the Olympic events benefit everyone in Utah, especially those who need extra support. You'll be a champion for fairness.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
RequiredA landmark firsthand account of living on minimum wage in America — widely used in high school civics and social studies classes to build empathy and understanding.
Advocacy Portfolio Binder with Sheet Protectors
RequiredA durable binder with clear sheet protectors keeps your research, visit notes, myth-vs.-fact sheet, letters, and reflection all organized in one shareable portfolio.
Poverty Simulation Facilitator Kit
Pre-printed role cards and scenario materials that make running a poverty simulation easier for a classroom or youth group without extensive preparation.