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What differences can you see between these two pictures?

Label your pictures

The two pictures both show a family, their house and all their possessions.

Photographs © 2004 Peter Menzel/menzelphoto.com

• How did you feel looking at the two pictures?

• How do you think each of the families feels?

• If you had to empty your house whose would it be closest to? More or less stuff?

• Do you think each family has its needs met?

Define the word ‘RESOURCE’

• Share your definition with your neighbour and improve yours.

• ‘Any feature of the natural, political, cultural, technological and economic environment which can be used to meet human needs and wants.’

What point is this cartoon trying to make?

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• Population Animation.

• Earth in Peril – Interactive.

• Global Trends Quiz