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Oral History Project

Students conduct interviews and record personal experiences focused on a specific theme from the central text. They then synthesize and present the information as a an article, pamphlet, poster or other medium of their choice.

Grade Level

3-5

July 13, 2014

article

Issue 51, Fall 2015

What We're Watching

Dim the lights and get ready to watch these TT-approved films!

publication

20 Face to Face Advisories

Learning for Justice is proud to partner with The Origins Program to present 20 advisory activities selected from Face to Face Advisories: Bridging Cultural Gaps in Grades 5-9.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

June 26, 2022

article

January 14, 2020

Teach This: Politics and History Textbooks

A stack of textbooks—viewed from the side—in varying conditions of use, from good to worn out.

A recent New York Times article compares history textbooks to show the radical differences between California and Texas editions. It’s a great opportunity to encourage your students to think about the role politics plays in curriculum.

Topic

Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity

article

March 17, 2021

Responding to Anti-Asian Violence and Georgia Shootings

A single lit candle surrounded by darkness.

After a shooting spree in Georgia took the lives of eight people—including six Asian American women—it’s important to pause, check in and prioritize care.

Topic

Class Gender & Sexual Identity

text

Informational

Wangari Maathai

“In Kenya, a modern ‘Johnny Appleseed’ has initiated a successful program to counteract the alarming destruction of Africa’s forests.”

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

History

Geography

August 9, 2017

publication

School Checklist

How well is your school meeting the needs of your LGBTQ students? PROM [ ] Gender-inclusive language is used on all event communications, including invitations. [ ] Event organizers are educated about students’ First

November 6, 2018

student task

Write to the Source

What is the Argument?

What’s the Argument? asks students to demonstrate their argumentative and analytical writing skills.

Grade Level

3-5

CCSS

W.3-5.2, W.3-5.4, W.3-5.5, W.4-5.9

July 19, 2014

article

March 25, 2015

Tackling Implicit Bias

boy standing outside of group of children

From Selma to Ferguson and beyond, implicit bias has been at play. But educators can take steps to understand this bias and move toward solutions.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

article

Issue 49, Spring 2015

Hate in the Hallways

Illustration of disembodied hands pointing and shining a spotlight on a running victim surrounded by hate symbols

Recognizing the history of defamatory symbols can help schools see fewer of them.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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