Lesson Plan

Giving Credit Where Credit is Due - Social Studies 11

Micro-finance, sometimes called micro-credit, is an alternative approach to lending that provides loans to people who would not normally qualify for traditional bank loans. In this activity, students investigate this alternative economic approach, analyze the costs and benefits and compare it with traditional lending systems. The social and environmental impacts of micro-finance programs are also investigated by students.

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  • Giving Credit Where Credit is Due Teacher Notes
  • Giving Credit Where Credit is Due Sample Answers to BLM 3
  • BLM 3.1 - Microfinance - Question & Answer Sheet
  • BLM 3.2 - Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank - Nobel Peace Priz
  • BLM 3.3 - Microfinance - Giving Credit Where Credit is Due