Period Poverty in New Zealand

That's News to Me

Low Int – Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson featuring modified content from The Washington Post, students learn about a new program in New Zealand that aims to provide free period products to students. Students discuss related vocabulary and stigmas.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

period
reduce
stigma
classify
luxury
mandatory
tampons
youth
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