World Day of Social Justice also commonly known as Social Justice Equality Day is an international day observed on 20th February every year, recognizing the need to promote social justice, which in…
Make periods table talk! We need to destigmatize periods and make taking about menstrual hygiene a completely normal thing!
October 19, 2019 is the first national period day. Why aren't we talking about this?
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When I teach about puberty, I want all my students to understand that there is nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to how their bodies and their classmates’ bodies work. I especially want to push back against the stigma around discussing menstruation. The way I see it, puberty education and social justice are inextricably linked. This is what I do to bring in social justice perspectives when I teach my fifth-grade students about puberty!
Let's talk about how we can all embrace equity. This years International Women's Day campaign asks us all to get talking about the importance of social justice
Some people are allergic to fools. When they see others being treated poorly, or ridiculous statements being thrown around, or insults served without shame, they feel an urge to stand up and remind everyone that this world is a place for justice.
Let's talk about how we can all embrace equity. This years International Women's Day campaign asks us all to get talking about the importance of social justice
A great activity to include in a poetry unit or in a broader study of social justice, this lesson is designed to help students explore and understand othering, especially its emotional content, context, and consequences, by looking at it through the lens of a poem or poems of your choice. This activity was created as part of the Teach for Justice program. A close variation of this activity can be found in Understanding Othering: Using Literature as a Lens. This product may be appropriate for a wider age/grade range than listed. Included in This Resource: Notes and Suggestions for the Teacher Pre-Teaching Reflection Activity for Teachers Detailed Activity Instructions Student Response Worksheet Optional Extension Activities Notes and Suggestions for Distance Learning See preview or thumbnails for examples from this unit. All portions of this product are in PDF format. Depending on which parts of this activity you choose to use, how much is done in class versus for homework, and your students themselves, this activity is designed to take two to five standard 45- to 50-minute class periods. Once you have downloaded, looked over, and/or used this, please leave feedback! Thanks! Rebecca Gettelman Interested in other great social justice resources? Check out some of these! Understanding Othering: Complete Unit Bundle Resource Inequality: An Experiential Learning Social Justice Activity Confronting Gender Expectations: Activities to Get Students Thinking and Talking A Unit Exploring Social Justice Concepts for Middle or High School Students
