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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.
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Students explore the value of humor, how sometimes "jokes" become hurtful, and what we can do when that happens.
Educators often say that books can teach us so much. What lessons can young people learn from fiction about how to cope with climate change? Here are seven lessons that can be
An expanded guide of fiction to engage your students in an imaginative exploration of the climate crisis (updated July 2023).
This second-grade teacher found a way to bring comfort and promote learning in stressful times.
Student unions have successfully taken on issues ranging from student bus passes to assault weapons bans. What are they?
Students learn about Juneteenth, share family histories, and explore resources on the holiday and current efforts to erase aspects of American history and the role of Black people
Students learn about and discuss why child labor violations are growing in the U.S. today, how people successfully fought child labor in the past, and what can be done about it
Elementary students hear the Banana Boat song, learn about Belafonte, and sing their own call-and-response song about justice.
A listing of novels and movies for high school students and adults exploring dystopic futures and the social and practical effects of climate change.
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This start-of-the-school year reflection invites students to connect to their natural surroundings. With a focus on gratitude, students explore how nature positively impacts them.
This lesson includes two readings on the issue of sweatshops and child labor abroad, each with questions for class discussion.
When wildfires cause a smoky, scary day, this listening circle can provide comfort and support for both young people and adults.
Students explore the value of humor, how sometimes "jokes" become hurtful, and what we can do when that happens.
Educators often say that books can teach us so much. What lessons can young people learn from fiction about how to cope with climate change? Here are seven lessons that can be
An expanded guide of fiction to engage your students in an imaginative exploration of the climate crisis (updated July 2023).