Mathematics
Read about Peace Corps Volunteer experiences in the field and access cross-curricular activity-based lesson plans that incorporate mathematics.
- Microfinance Challenge
- Enhance the experiences from the microfinance challenge of the Peace Corps Challenge game with additional resources from World Wise Schools.
- Sea Turtle Math
- Students are introduced to a real-world conservation issue through Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Klain’s slideshow about sea turtle populations in Palau. Given data on the current status of Hawksbill Turtles, students use algebra to complete a mathematical puzzle, in which they predict how much longer Hawksbills will nest in Palau if their current rate of decline continues. Students discuss current conservation efforts in Palau and make recommendations for future strategies.
- Understanding Demographics
- Students will use demographic information to gain an understanding of the Dominican Republic.
- Understanding and Avoiding HIV/AIDS
- Students will investigate what HIV/AIDS is, how it is caused, the effects of the disease, and how to prevent it. ("HIV" stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. "AIDS" stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.)
- Water in Africa
- Water in Africa reflects the deep connection of water to all aspects of life in African countries, a concept Coverdell World Wise Schools has captured in the learning units featured on this site. Ninety Peace Corps Volunteers contributed firsthand accounts and photographs to the lessons and activities you will find.
- Where in the World Is ...?
- Students will move themselves around a "world" map on the classroom floor, using lines of latitude and longitude to locate specific spots.