Addressing Racial Violence - A Guide for Teachers

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LEARNING PLAN

Subject

Social Studies

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Religion

Essential Question

What effect does injustice have on people and groups?
How does privilege shape the lives of individuals and groups?
How have people advocated and fought for justice throughout history?
What is the difference between being treated unfairly by another person and receiving unequal treatment under the law?

Texts

Talking With Students About Ferguson and Racism

This teacher believes it’s crucial for white teachers like her to seek out productive ways to talk about race and racism with students.

December 1, 2014

Student Tasks

Do Something

Students identify and investigate a community problem and propose a solution. They then plan and implement action directed at solving the problem.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

July 13, 2014

Plan Built By

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