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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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SEL & RP
Activities to support students' social and emotional learning and restorative practices
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Current Issues
Classroom activities to engage students in learning about and discussing issues in the news
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Tips & Ideas
Guidance and inspiration to help build skills and community in your classroom and school
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In this small-group activity, middle school students learn more about how we are interconnected and explore ways to practice community care in their school communities and beyond.
Students explore two recently developed youth-centered environmental programs and teach each other about them by sharing their takeaways and personal connections.
A collection of self-care and community care lessons and guidelines for adults and children.
In this 7-day unit by high school English teacher Sarah Outterson-Murphy, students analyze AI’s capabilities, reflect on its flaws, and develop their own arguments about the pros
Students engage family members in sharing stories of their history, dreams, or struggles - and share these stories with their peers.
Through small-group activities, students learn about and discuss acts of solidarity and mutual support that can sustain us in difficult times.
The lesson supports students in discussing possible responses to the experience of feeling “sad, anxious, angry, powerless, helpless, or guilty” about the climate crisis.
In honor of the brave ones who have left behind everything they know, for an uncertain search of a chance to survive and, ultimately, thrive, I invite you to think of this: In
Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote? Students learn about the debate to lower - or raise - the age, and consider the pros and cons.
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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.
In this small-group activity, middle school students learn more about how we are interconnected and explore ways to practice community care in their school communities and beyond.
Students explore two recently developed youth-centered environmental programs and teach each other about them by sharing their takeaways and personal connections.
A collection of self-care and community care lessons and guidelines for adults and children.