This activity helps students think critically about what oppression is and who gets oppressed, and invites them to consider ways they can promote justice and equality. Recommended for grades 6 and up. Time: 60-90 minutes Common Core Standards for this activity (pdf): Download Common Core for grades 6-8. Download Common Core for grades 9-12….
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An activity to widen perspectives Participants “become” a being or part of nature and share the lives, concerns, hopes, and wisdom of their being in a Council. This activity widens perspectives, builds appreciation and compassion, and invites participants to consider their impact. Grades: Recommended for grades 4 and up Time: 1-2 hours Common Core Standards…
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by Marsha Rakestraw “…the single greatest advantage of white privilege is that a white person may be completely unaware of its existence.” ~ Michael Spangenberger, educator Many of us can go into a store and browse without worry that we’ll be monitored or accosted. We see people who look like us in the media. We…
Read more » ¿Qué espera una montaña? ¿Y un lobo, una vaca o un rio? Los participantes deben de convertirse en una parte de la naturaleza y compartir sus vidas, preocupaciones, esperanzas y conocimiento del ser que son en un Consejo. Recomendado para grados 4 en adelante Duración: 60-120 minutos
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