Local Education Programs
Community Education ~ School Tours ~ Hunger Simulation Program
Our Local Education Program promotes Christian responses to hungry people in ways that do not create dependency. By educating school-age children, community groups, and churches of the plight of the poor, WHRI seeks to create an awareness of the problem of hunger in Central Texas and throughout the world. We believe that the insulation of our affluent society keeps us from understanding the overwhelming prevalence of this problem locally and worldwide. Educating children and youth is crucial to helping our society to become prudent consumers of our valuable natural resources.
Community Education Tours
Our Community Education Tours include information on the following topics:
- Agriculture and the environment
- Lifestyles and their impact on the environment
- Life in developing countries
- Working models of principles taught in school science classes
- Nutrition
- Gardening
- Composting
- Rabbits, goats, sheep, & chickens
- Poverty and hunger
School Tours: Interactive Tours Tailored to Your Students' Developmental Levels and Interests
For Younger Students: Investigative Learning
Animals:
- Discussing and observing characteristics, footprints, and sounds of goats, rabbits, sheep, chickens, dogs, worms, and bees
- Feeling fur of different animals
Plants and Seeds:
- Identifying plants, stages of growth, needs of plants
- Comparing different seeds
- Discussing perennial and annual seeds
- Picking and tasting vegetables from garden
Food from animals and plants:
- Observing a goat being milked
- Tasting goat milk
- Picking and tasting vegetables from the garden
- Discussing and smelling various herbs
For Older Students: Exploratory Learning
Animals and Plants:
- Discussing and observing characteristics, physiology, and function of farm animals
- Exploring relatedness and interdependence of animals on the farm
- Observing a goat being milked; tasting goat milk
Systems and Cycles:
- Identifying stages of growth and needs of the earth
- Comparing ecosystems and environmental solutions such as composting
- Discussing cycles of growth, weather, and climate
Food and Hunger Issues:
- Explore issues of nutrition and health as they relate to food production
- Discuss implications of agriculture, food, and relevant issues of social and economic justice
Each tour can be tailored to fit your curriculum, TEKS requirements, or learning objectives. You can talk to the staff at WHRI before your visit and plan your tour; this can include service projects and meaningful work experiences.
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Living on the Other Side: A Global Hunger Simulation Program for Youth and Adults
Educating Participants and Inspiring Active Responses
to Eliminate World Hunger
"Out of the 6.39 billion people in the world, 853 million men, women and children are hungry or malnourished. There is enough food in the world to feed everyone, so why are people hungry?" (Bread for the World, 2005)
This is an example of the types of probing questions asked as a part of the Living on the Other Side experience. Our enthusiastic staff is committed to educating participants on causes and issues related to global hunger. These topics include poverty, issues affecting women, HIV/AIDS, clean water, rural living, child/sweatshop labor, global hunger awareness, and our lifestyle choices.
More than just sitting and listening, participants learn through games, videos, Bible studies, skits and engaging educational activities. They will also role-play daily scenarios faced by struggling families in order to better understand what life is like for the millions of hungry people around the world.
This program requires a minimum group of 6 participants (maximum 12) ages 12 years and older, with an adult-to-youth ratio of 1 to 5.
Sponsorship
Our hope is that learning about the realities of hunger and poverty will not just be experienced by individual participants, but by entire communities! This is why we ask each participant to be responsible for collecting $50 to cover the costs involved with this experience. Faith communities, teachers, neighbors, community leaders, and family members are invited to be a part of supporting participants through their prayers and financial giving. Portions of each collected donation will be used to support our agricultural internship program and hunger relief efforts in northeastern Haiti.
Before You Come
Skip at least one meal prior to your arrival. Food will be available to you throughout the weekend, but it is important as part of our opening activities. Bring one change of clothing (that can get dirty), sleeping bag, and hygiene items in one small backpack. Bring a Bible and pen, souvenir money, and work gloves. No cell phones or electronic devices, please!
To register, please contact us at: