Activity 1.4: human factors affecting the global distribution of wellbeing

Introduction

Students conduct research to investigate and explain the notion of human factors that affect wellbeing.

Resources

• Development and health (BBC)
• The world factbook (CIA)
• Map gallery (World Health Organization)
• Country statistics (World Health Organization)

• Activity stepsShow details
  1. Ask students to visit the BBC's Development and health website.
     • From the home screen select the tab for 'Human factors'.
     • Move the cursor over the map to identify four factors. One or all of these affects nearly every developing country.
     • Students select one human factor for further research.
  2. Students find a media article reporting an instance of the human factor they have chosen. They analyse the content of the article to explain how that incident affected the wellbeing of the community.
  3. Students provide a detailed explanation of the human factor that affects wellbeing. The response may be made in the context of one specific location and should include:
     • a detailed description of the factor
     • the cause, frequency and effect of the factor
     • the global sites where this factor occurs
     • what mitigating measures can be implemented.
  4. Students should present their response in the form of a short report or a single-page fact sheet.