Homelessness

Introduction

You will be reviewing information on homelessness and the impact in our community. This Webquest lesson will serve as an introduction to the overall issue of homelessness, how it happens, what can be done, and what can you do. Your groups will use the internet to obtain this information and then bring it back to the whole class in a Power Point presentation.

Task

You will be divided into 4 groups of 3. In each group, you will be given a specific topic on Homelessness that you will in depth research to share your findings with the class. You will create an informational slideshow/video/ presentation to share with the class. Make sure your information is complete, and accurate.

This is in preparation for our field trip to Mobile Loaves & Fishes.

Process

Group 1: Homelessness in America

What does being homeless in America look like? How does it compare to other countries? How has it changed over time?

Resources:

https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness-report-legacy/

https://nationalhomeless.org/about-homelessness/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/whats-behind-rising-homelessness-in-america

https://www.usich.gov/tools-for-action/map/#fn[]=1300&fn[]=2900&fn[]=6400&fn[]=10200&fn[]=13400

Group 2: Homelessness in Austin/ Central Texas

What does being homeless in Austin/ Central Texas look like? How does it compare to other nearby cities in Texas? How has it changed over time?

Resources: