Lesson 24 of 84 · Current Events
⭐ 30 XP🌍 World StageYouth in the News: Kids Making a Difference
Youth are increasingly making headlines as they take action to address pressing issues in their communities and the world.
🎯 Your mission
Find the connection between here and somewhere far away.
⚡ The twist
The news only shows you one slice of the world at a time.
Mind = Blown
🤯 More people speak English in India than in the entire UK and US combined.
Then & Now
🌐 This is on the news right now somewhere on Earth.
Youth are increasingly making headlines as they take action to address pressing issues in their communities and the world. Young activists advocate for causes such as climate change, social justice, and education reform. Figures like Malala Yousafzai have brought global attention to the importance of education for girls, while others have mobilized movements for environmental protection. These young leaders inspire their peers to engage in civic activities and demonstrate that age does not limit one's ability to create change.
Key Facts
Young activists address issues like climate change and social justice.
Malala Yousafzai advocates for girls' education worldwide.
Youth movements inspire peers to engage in civic activities.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What issue does Malala Yousafzai advocate for?
Why this still matters
Pick any product in your home. Trace where it came from. Be amazed.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Read one news headline and ask: who is helped, who is hurt?
For the dinner table
“What's one problem you wish the whole world would work together on?”
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