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This lesson examines the increasing wealth disparity between government representatives and the people they serve. Students read and share their ideas about lack of working-class representation in government and how this impacts lawmaking policy at all levels.
After an activity on adultism and ageism, students read about and discuss why the U.S. Congress has become older than ever, what impact that might have, and how young people could get more involved.
One of the most powerful ways to connect to others’ lived experiences is through music. In this lesson for grades 7-12, students will listen and respond to the songs of three musical artists that identify as AAPI
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This lesson examines the increasing wealth disparity between government representatives and the people they serve. Students read and share their ideas about lack of working-class
After an activity on adultism and ageism, students read about and discuss why the U.S. Congress has become older than ever, what impact that might have, and how young people could
One of the most powerful ways to connect to others’ lived experiences is through music. In this lesson for grades 7-12, students will listen and respond to the songs of three
Students explore how state “parental rights” laws have created new paperwork for schools - and consider calls by parents, students, and educators for greater school autonomy.
In this lesson, students read about and discuss the banning of books from schools and libraries, and what some young people and adults are doing to challenge it.
Students share stories of the women “architects” in their lives (or in the world) who have most shaped their worldview or their values.
Students explore the issue of creating safe city spaces for bicyclists and collaboratively problem-solve around this issue with respect to their own communities, or one with a
Students reflect on their feelings about winter, including its challenges, and share their coping strategies through a poem, a circle, and exploration of the "wheel of holistic
Students examine the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on whether to keep Donald Trump on the presidential ballot.
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This lesson examines the increasing wealth disparity between government representatives and the people they serve. Students read and share their ideas about lack of working-class
After an activity on adultism and ageism, students read about and discuss why the U.S. Congress has become older than ever, what impact that might have, and how young people could
One of the most powerful ways to connect to others’ lived experiences is through music. In this lesson for grades 7-12, students will listen and respond to the songs of three
Students explore how state “parental rights” laws have created new paperwork for schools - and consider calls by parents, students, and educators for greater school autonomy.
In this lesson, students read about and discuss the banning of books from schools and libraries, and what some young people and adults are doing to challenge it.
Students share stories of the women “architects” in their lives (or in the world) who have most shaped their worldview or their values.