Exploring injustice through history

Essential Question

How do power and privilege shape the relationships people have with each other as well as with institutions?
What shared beliefs have inspired social justice movements in history?

Texts

Informational

"To the Dead We Owe the Truth"

In this segment from 3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets, a jury delivers the verdict in the case about the murder of Jordan Davis by Michael Dunn.

Marc Silver

Grade Level

9-12

Subject

Civics

History

Topic

Religion Rights & Activism

August 19, 2016

Literature

(A)wake

In this poem, the speaker traces the senseless killings taking place abroad and at home, with a particular focus on the African-American community. The speaker also calls communities to action to "grow our hope and heal our hearts" in order to live together in peace.

Jessica Kobe

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

Topic

Religion Class Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

September 26, 2016

Student Tasks

Do Something

Be the Change...

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

Do Something

Community Arts Showcase

Students produce original art that conveys an anti-bias or social justice message then work with school staff to plan a public showcase of their work.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

July 13, 2014

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Exploring injustice through history

"To the Dead We Owe the Truth"

(A)wake

Be the Change...

Community Arts Showcase

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