Political scientist Ann‑Helén Bay’s TED‑Ed lesson unpacks welfare traps and feedback loops that keep families locked in hardship. This Escape Poverty TED‑Ed analysis guide equips teachers with resources to unpack its timely message.
From means‑tested benefits that vanish when earnings rise to universal basic income proposals, the animation sparks critical debate on policy design and social justice.
What You Get – Analysis Guide
Complete Teacher Guide (~9 pages, Google Doc/PDF)
Editable Student Worksheet (15‑slide Google Slides/PPTX)
20‑item self‑graded Google Forms quiz & answer keys
Using this Escape Poverty TED‑Ed analysis guide
Activate prior knowledge with statistics on local poverty, then screen the clip. Students annotate each policy example, evaluate incentive structures, and write arguments proposing reforms backed by evidence.
DISCLAIMER: This worksheet and question set for the TED‑Ed lesson “Why Is It So Hard to Escape Poverty?” (2023) is independently compiled for classroom use. It is not endorsed by TED‑Ed or Ann‑Helén Bay.
