Year 10

What is the UK's role in overcoming global humanitarian problems?

Year 10

What is the UK's role in overcoming global humanitarian problems?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore the role of the UK in global humanitarian efforts. We will introduce students to international NGOs and their current projects to protect the human rights of citizens globally.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is the difference between the European Union and the Council of Europe?
Nothing! They are obviously the same thing!
The Council of Europe is a political and economic cooperation, whilst the European Union focuses on ensuring human rights for its members.
Correct answer: The Council of Europe is Europe's leading human rights organisation, whilst the European Union is a political and economic cooperation between 27 members.
The European Union is a military alliance and the Council of Europe focuses on democracy.
Q2.
The UK is a member of the European Union AND the Council of Europe?
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
Which argument below was used to SUPPORT Brexit?
Access to customs free trade
Access to EU funding
Freedom of Movement
Correct answer: Less EU regulation and interference with law making.
Q4.
How many members does the Council of Europe have?
27
Correct answer: 47
Q5.
Which Convention was introduced by the Council of Europe?
Children's Rights
Correct answer: Human Rights
People with Disabilities
Women's Rights

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is NOT a category of global humanitarian problems?
Man Made
Natural: Biological
Natural: Geophysical
Correct answer: Sustainable Development Goals
Q2.
Which of the following would be an example of a biological humanitarian global problems?
Earthquake
Flood
Correct answer: Pandemic
Tsunami
Q3.
Which of the following DEFINES a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)?
Correct answer: A voluntary, non-profit organisation who work locally, nationally or internationally to achieve an aim. They are free from governmental control.
An organisation controlled by a government, but works outside of their direct control.
Q4.
Which of the following NGOs has the main aim of eradicating poverty?
Greenpeace
Correct answer: Oxfam
Save the Children
Water Aid
Q5.
Which country has Oxfam recently worked in to overcome hunger, lack of water and poor access to hygiene facilities?
Brazil
UK
USA
Correct answer: Yemen