IME REQUIREMENT:

• 120 minutes

GUIDING QUESTIONS:

• Why does child labor exist?
• How can I make a difference in ending child labor?
• What examples of child labor can I find closest to my community?

OBJECTIVES:

After this lesson, students will be able to

• Understand the causes and conditions of child labor in South Asia (rug-making industry), Ecuador (banana industry) and the United States (migrant farm workers).
• Explain how Kailash Satyarthi fights against child labor in South Asia.
• Understand how RugMark and Fair Trade advocate for fair labor practices.
• Determine the causes of child labor and what can be done to prevent it.
• Research one area or industry where child labor is prevalent and prepare and action to address it.
• Create an action plan to fight child labor.