Search

article

Issue 58, Spring 2018

Liberated Roots

School and community gardens can be emancipatory spaces—if they’re built around culturally responsive practices. Get to know three gardening activists who have learned to ask the right questions—and listen to the answers.

lesson

The Rich Tapestry of Religion in the United States

“The Rich Tapestry of Religion in the United States” features three lessons that help students assess the religious diversity of the United States, explore different religious and non-religious worldviews, and consider how freedom of religion relates to their own lives and the lives of others.

Grade Level

3-5

Topic

Religion

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

Math & Technology

March 1, 2013

text

Informational

The Indian Problem Is Getting Worse—Isn't It Great?

In this blog post, Houska emphasizes the enduring spirit of the Native American people and their culture, outlines the group’s past and present obstacles and calls to action young Native Americans to carry on the torch of resilience.

Tara Houska

Grade Level

6-8

Subject

Civics

History

July 29, 2016

text

Informational

"Thug Is the New N-Word"

In this segment from 3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets, the viewer gets multiple perspectives about the murder of Jordan Davis. This transcripts focuses on his parents’ reflections on his birth, their reactions to his murder and testimony from the trial of Michael Dunn.

Marc Silver

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Religion Rights & Activism

Subject

History

August 19, 2016

text

Informational

"It's Time to Pick Up Where Dr. King Left Off"

Michael Dunn, a white male, shot and killed Jordan Davis, an unarmed African-American male, while Davis was in a parked vehicle at a gas station. This segment from 3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets profiles various perspectives regarding the role that race played in the killing.

Marc Silver

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

August 19, 2016

text

Informational

Brothers In Hope: The Story of The Lost Boys of Sudan

In this excerpt, Garang tells his story of how he became a lost boy when war destroyed his village. Walking with thousands of other orphaned boys, Garang travels thousands of dangerous miles from southern Sudan to a refugee camp in Ethiopia.

Mary Williams and R. Gregory Christie (illustrator)

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Subject

History

September 30, 2016

text

Informational

A Painter Named Kennedy

Meet Kennedy, of Mombasa, Kenya. His wheelchair doesn’t stop him from making the world a more beautiful place.

Jerry McGill & Jason Raish (illustrator)

Grade Level

3-5

Topic

Ability Class

Subject

Economics

Geography

January 23, 2017

text

Multimedia

Small Truths: The Immigration Experience Through the Eyes of Children

This film documents English language learners as they write and tell personal stories from their past.

Sarah Yuster

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Topic

Immigration

Subject

Civics

Economics

Geography

February 6, 2017

text

Literature

The Fire Horse Girl

In this excerpt, the narrator, a young Chinese girl, poses as a boy with forged papers, trying to gain entry into the United States. When she realizes the American immigration agents are checking identity papers at the dock, she fights past them and runs for her life.

Kay Honeyman

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Immigration

Subject

Civics

History

July 7, 2014

text

Literature

Sometimes

Toby and Clemmie love each other very much. Sometimes Clemmie has to go to the hospital though, and it can be scary. Luckily, Toby and Clemmie know how to make the best out of every situation—even ones that involve a trip to the hospital.

Rebecca Elliott

Grade Level

K-2

Topic

Ability

July 7, 2014

Search

1,394 Results

Get the Learning for Justice Newsletter