CHAPTER 5

GLOBAL ISSUES THAT

CONCERN SCHOOLS AND
SOCIETY
INTENDED LEARNING OTCOMES
At the end of this Chapter, you should be able to:
• Discuss at least two global issues in society; and
•Explain proposed solutions to the social poblems
TAKEAWAYS
•Top global issues today are:
1) large scale conflict/wars/violence/terrorism ;
2) Inequality (income ; discrimination)
3) Poverty, unemployment
4) Religious conflicts
5) Graft and corruption
6) Food and water security/ malnourishment, hunger;
7) Lack of education;
 TAKEAWAYS
8.) Safety, security and well-being ; and
9.) Lack of economic opportunity and employment
10.) Pollution

• The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better

and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we
face , including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental
degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice.
LET’S CHECK FOR
UNDERSTANDING
1. List down at least 5 global issues most applicable to the Philippines. Research on Philippine laws meant
to address the problem.

Problem/Issues Philippine Law meant to Specific provision/s of the Law

address the problem
LET’S REFLECT

Do I contribute to any of the global issues? Am I part

of the problem? Can I be part of the solution?
 LET CLINCHERS
1. Which does NOT belong to the group?
A. Noise Pollution
B. Water Pollution
C. Pesticides and Fertilizers
D. Violence
2. Which form of violence occurs when someone use’s threats and causes fear in an individual to gain control?
A. Verbal abuses
B. Psychological Violence
C. Cultural Violence
D. Emotional Violence
 LET CLINCHERS
3. Which is TRUE of the Philippines?
A. Has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world
B. Has the highest literacy rates in the world
C. Has one of the highest literacy rates in the world
D. Has a lower literacy rate than Cambodia
4. What does SDG 15-30 mean?
E. Sustainable Development Goals after the MDG of 2015
F. Sustaining and Development Gross National Products
G. Specific Development Goals for all nations
H. Sustaining Development Led by Giant Nations
 5. Which applies to Sustainable Development Goals, 2015 –2030?
A. Adopted by UN member developed nations
B. Adopted by for UN member developing nations
C. Not related to MDG 2015
D. To-do- list for the sake of the entire humanity