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Racism in Canada
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
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- 9
- Submitted By
- CASJ - 4 years ago
- Description
- Racism in Canada: Elementary lesson plans These l…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- Submitted By
- CASJ - 4 years ago
- Description
- Racism in Canada: Elementary lesson plans These lessons are to be taught in a series. The intent of this sequence is to have students clearly understand the differences between racism, discrimination, and bullying, prior to teaching specifically about racism and black history in Canada. For more antiracism resources, see the following link: https://www.bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=17632
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- oppression
- privilege
- racism
- discrimination
- bullying
- Duration
- 1 - 4 hours
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 9, 2015
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Racism in Canada: Elementary lesson plans
These lessons are to be taught in a series. The intent of this sequence is to have students clearly
understand the differences between racism, discrimination, and bullying, prior to teaching
specifically about racism and black history
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Silence Supports Racism
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 7
- 8
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- Committee for Action on Social Justice - one year ago
- Description
- This poster resource comes with many different id…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Committee for Action on Social Justice - one year ago
- Description
- This poster resource comes with many different ideas for teachers to use when discussing racism.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- discrimination
- Learning Standards
- Support for teaching about racism
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 29, 2018
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Show Racism the Red Card
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
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- Adult
- Submitted By
- Committee for Action on Social Justice - one year ago
- Description
- The Show Racism the Red Card resource is a bookle…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
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- Adult
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- Committee for Action on Social Justice - one year ago
- Description
- The Show Racism the Red Card resource is a booklet full of lessons and resources to help you talk about racism with your students.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Leadership
- Social Justice
- Teaching Strategies
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- antiracism
- bigotry
- stereotype
- racialized
- Duration
- Varies
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 25, 2018
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2889 downloads
The Origins of Names
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- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 8
- Submitted By
- CASJ - 4 years ago
- Description
- This lesson, created for the children's story, 'T…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 8
- Submitted By
- CASJ - 4 years ago
- Description
- This lesson, created for the children's story, 'The Name Jar,' by Yangsook Choi deals with issues of cultural identity, racism and immigration. Having just arrived from Korea with her family, Unhei is anxious about making friends and worried that no one will be able to pronounce her name. Instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to pick a new name.
- Subject
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Korean
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- prejudice
- discrimination
- racism
- bullying
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 9, 2015
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Nasrin's Journey: Zine and lesson plans
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- Lesson Plan
- Other
- Grade Level
- 2
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- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Inspired by the refugee experiences of several st…
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- Lesson Plan
- Other
- Grade Level
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
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- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Inspired by the refugee experiences of several students from Byrne Creek Secondary School in Burnaby, this zine tells the story of a fictional Yazidi family who flee from war-torn Iraq to Canada. Students will learn about the many barriers most refugees face before finally settling as permanent residents in their country of asylum. Teachers can print multiple copies of the zine or students can read it on a SMART Board or tablet. The lesson plans help students to delve deeper into the refugee experience.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- refugees
- racism
- asylum
- Duration
- Several activities ranging from 1 to 3 hours.
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 25, 2018
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Choose Your Voice - free, online, bilingual humanities teaching resource
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- Submitted By
- VoicesintoAction - one year ago
- Description
- Choose Your Voice comprised of four action-packed…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- Submitted By
- VoicesintoAction - one year ago
- Description
- Choose Your Voice comprised of four action-packed units that comprehensively explore prejudice, stereotypes and historical oppression. Students will learn from a variety of media, lessons, activities and discussions, with opportunities to brainstorm, share and compare, participate in class discussions and create graphic organizers. In original five-minute documentary videos, narratives of historical events are described first-hand by survivors. Written by teachers for teachers, the lessons that follow are easy to use, thought-provoking and powerful. Minority groups such as Jews, Muslims, Sikhs and First Nations are represented in the resource to offer students a wide range of perspectives and well-rounded education on the topics presented. Students are encouraged to speak up against all injustices and not be bystanders.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Français arts langagiers
- Keywords
- racism
- oppression
- genocide
- Indigenous
- Holocaust
- Learning Standards
- ERAC approved resource teaches about discrimination, racism, historical oppression, and heroism. Using videos, lesson plans, and activities teachers can use all 4 chapters and fulfill many of the curriculum requirements for social studies and English.
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes over a few days
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 22, 2017
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193 downloads
Unsafe, Safer, Safest School Spaces
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- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- Ornella S. - 2 years ago
- Description
- Lesson for students to discuss spaces that exist …
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- Ornella S. - 2 years ago
- Description
- Lesson for students to discuss spaces that exist within and around the school labelled according to the level of safety they provide. Students will also brainstorm and plan ways to make the spaces safer for all people regardless of ethnicity, language, ability or gender, etc.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Health and PE
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- Bullying
- Sexism
- Racism
- Homophobia
- Learning Standards
- https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/english-language-arts/6 https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/english-language-arts/7 https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/social-studies/6 https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/physical-health-education/6 https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/physical-health-education/7
- Duration
- 50-120 Minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 16, 2016
of safety within and around the school area.
Note: It is possible that this lesson may lead to further questions and conversations following the lesson. Teachers can easily use this opportunity as a springboard into topics of bullying, racism, sexism and homophobia if and when appropriate. If students
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Media lessons: Japanese Canadian Internment
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- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 10
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- 12
- Submitted By
- Natalie Wai - 2 years ago
- Description
- Media Lessons supporting Hastings Park and Tashm…
- Resource Type
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Natalie Wai - 2 years ago
- Description
- Media Lessons supporting Hastings Park and Tashme: Internment sites of Canadians of Japanese Descent
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Social Studies
- History
- Keywords
- world war two
- racism
- injustice
- Learning Standards
- see the unit plans
- Duration
- 30- 60 Minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 21, 2017
and security measures for the Japanese.
However, experts in the military and the RCMP did
not believe that Japanese Canadians posed any
threat to safety or security. Despite this, the Canadian
government responded to the public’s racism, and
ordered all “persons of Japanese racial origin” to
be removed
2 recommendations
628 downloads
Lesson plan for The Skin You Live In by Michael Tyler, illustrated by David Lee Csicsko
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- Submitted By
- CASJ - 4 years ago
- Description
- This primary lesson plan centers around the child…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- Submitted By
- CASJ - 4 years ago
- Description
- This primary lesson plan centers around the children's picture book 'The Skin You Live In', by Michael Tyler, illustrated by David Lee Csicsko. This is meant to be a fun book about skin colours that shows no matter what the colour of one's skin is, we are more similar than different. For more antiracism resources, see the following link: https://www.bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=17632
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- racism
- identity
- bullying
- antibullying
- diversity
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 9, 2015
1 recommendation
450 downloads
Japanese Canadian Internment Gr 10-12 Updated
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Natalie Wai - 2 years ago
- Description
- Updated Lesson Plans for Social Studies 10 and So…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Natalie Wai - 2 years ago
- Description
- Updated Lesson Plans for Social Studies 10 and Social Justice 11/12 relating to Japanese Canadian Internment at Hastings Park.
- Subject
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- History
- Keywords
- social justice
- second world war
- racism
- URLs
- http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/japanese-canadian-history-in-brief/
- http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/JC-history-intro-and-reading_v2.pdf
- http://hastingspark1942.ca
- http://tashme.ca/
- Learning Standards
- Curricular links to Grade 10 Social Studies (Copied from the Ministry of Education curriculum guide) Big Idea: Political decision-making and societal change are influenced by interactions between, individuals, groups and institutions. Curricular Competencies: Students are expected to be able to do the following: Use Social Studies inquiry processes and skills to: ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze ideas; and communicate findings and decisions Content: Students are expected to know the following: Injustice, oppression, and social change in the development of human rights Curricular links to Grade 11/12 Social Justice (Copied from the Ministry of Education curriculum guide) Big Ideas: Social justice issues are interconnected. The causes of social injustices are complex and have lasting impacts on society. Social justice issues have both individual and systemic effects. Curricular Competencies: Students are expected to be able to do the following: Use inquiry processes and skills to: ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze ideas; and communicate findings and decisions Assess and compare significance of people, events, and developments at particular times and places, and examine what it reveals about social justice issues Create and implement an action plan to address a particular social justice issue Content: Students are expected to know the following: Past and present social injustices in Canada and the world, their possible causes, and their lasting impact on individuals, groups, and society Roles of governmental and non-governmental organizations in issues of social justice and injustice
- Duration
- 60 minute and 80 minute lessons with field studies option
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 15, 2017
Canadian
military and security measures for the Japanese.
However, experts in the military and the RCMP did
not believe that Japanese Canadians posed any
threat to safety or security. Despite this, the Canadian
government responded to the public’s racism, and
ordered all “persons of Japanese racial
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Japanese Canadian Internment Gr 5+6 Updated
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- Submitted By
- Natalie Wai - 2 years ago
- Description
- An updated unit plan introducing children to the …
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- Submitted By
- Natalie Wai - 2 years ago
- Description
- An updated unit plan introducing children to the 1942 internment of Canadians of Japanese descent.
- Subject
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- History
- Keywords
- Racism
- Second World War
- Hastings Park
- URLs
- http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/japanese-canadian-history-in-brief/
- http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/JC-history-intro-and-reading_v2.pdf
- http://hastingspark1942.ca
- http://tashme.ca/
- Learning Standards
- Curricular Links to Grade 5 and 6 Social Studies and English Language Arts Big Ideas:
- Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies. (Social Studies 5)
- Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity. (Social Studies 5)
- - Systems of government vary in their respect for human rights and freedoms. (Social Studies 6)
- -Exploring text and story helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world. (English Language Arts 6)
- -Exploring and sharing multiple perspectives extends our thinking. (English Language Arts 6) Curricular Competencies: -Use personal experience and knowledge to connect to text and develop understanding of self, community, and world (English Language Arts 5) -Recognize and identify the role of personal, social, and cultural contexts, values, and perspectives in text (English Language Arts 6) -Recognize how language constructs personal, social, and cultural identity (English Language Arts 5+6) -Construct meaningful personal connections between self, text, and world Respond to text in personal, creative, and critical ways (English Language Arts 6) Content: -Past discriminatory government policies and actions such as the Head Tax, the Komagatu Maru Incident, residential schools and internments (Social Studies 5) -Human rights and responses to discrimination in Canadian society (Social Studies 5) -Global poverty and inequality issues including class structure and gender (Social Studies 6)
- Duration
- 60 minute lessons with field studies option
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 15, 2017
in the military and the RCMP did
not believe that Japanese Canadians posed any
threat to safety or security. Despite this, the Canadian
government responded to the public’s racism, and
ordered all “persons of Japanese racial origin” to
be removed from the “restricted zone” within 100
miles of the west coast
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Social Justice Vocabulary
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- Steve Mulligan - 3 years ago
- Description
- This lesson will explore language and vocabulary …
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- Steve Mulligan - 3 years ago
- Description
- This lesson will explore language and vocabulary related to social justice issues, and will help students to examine connections between various forms of oppression and discrimination.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- SOGI
- LGBTQ
- transphobia
- homophobia
- racism
- sexism
- discrimination
- oppression
- URLs
- http://www.sogieducation.org
- https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pdfs/making_space/makingSpace_full.pdf
- Learning Standards
- ELA 8/9 – Big Idea - Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world. ELA 10 – Big Idea - The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others and the world. ELA 8/9/10 – Curricular Competency - Recognize and identify the role of personal, social, and cultural contexts, values, and perspectives in texts ELA 10 – Curricular Competency - Recognize how language constructs personal, social and cultural identity Social Justice 12 – Curricular Competency - Use Social Studies inquiry processes and skills to ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze ideas; and communicate findings and decisions Content - various theoretical frameworks, interpretations, and concepts of social justice
- Duration
- 80 min
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 22, 2016
of the following sets of terms to each student, ensuring equal distribution of each set across the class:
· Social justice, human rights
· Equity, equality, fairness
· Sexism/sexist, feminism/feminist, misogynist/misogyny
· Racism/racist, cultural imperialism, genocide
· Anti-Semitism, anti-Islam, anti
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Teaching the Japanese Canadian Internment
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- Submitted By
- Natalie Wai - 2 years ago
- Description
- A Grade 5 and 6 Unit with lessons and a field stu…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- Submitted By
- Natalie Wai - 2 years ago
- Description
- A Grade 5 and 6 Unit with lessons and a field study option to introduce the history of Japanese Canadian discrimination in Vancouver, BC.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- History
- Keywords
- internment japanese canadian
- world war II
- racism
- injustice
- URLs
- http://hastingspark1942.ca
- http://tashme.ca/
- http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/japanese-canadian-history-in-brief/
- http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/JC-history-intro-and-reading_v2.pdf
- Learning Standards
- Content: -Past discriminatory government policies and actions such as the Head Tax, the Komagatu Maru Incident, residential schools and internments (Social Studies 5) -Human rights and responses to discrimination in Canadian society (Social Studies 5) -Global poverty and inequality issues including class structure and gender (Social Studies 6) Curricular Competencies: -Use personal experience and knowledge to connect to text and develop understanding of self, community, and world (English Language Arts 5) -Recognize and identify the role of personal, social, and cultural contexts, values, and perspectives in text (English Language Arts 6) -Recognize how language constructs personal, social, and cultural identity (English Language Arts 5+6) -Construct meaningful personal connections between self, text, and world Respond to text in personal, creative, and critical ways (English Language Arts 6)
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 15, 2017
5 recommendations
1327 downloads
Making Space: Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice Throughout the K-12 Curriculum
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
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- 10
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- Adult
- Submitted By
- Glen Hansman - 4 years ago
- Description
- Government publication to support teachers in dis…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
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- Adult
- Submitted By
- Glen Hansman - 4 years ago
- Description
- Government publication to support teachers in discussing social justice issues across the K-12 curriculum.
- Subject
- Arts Education
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Teaching Strategies
- English Language Arts
- Health and PE
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- social justice
- racism
- homophobia
- sexism
- law
- social studies
- diversity
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Feb 24, 2015
part of my instruction reflect
the diversity within the local community.
7) I support various national and international initiatives that promote
diversity and social justice (e.g., International Women’s Day,
International Day to Eliminate Racism, National Aboriginal Day,
International Day
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Choose Your Voice
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- VoicesintoAction - one year ago
- Description
- Choose Your Voice offers four action-packed units…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- VoicesintoAction - one year ago
- Description
- Choose Your Voice offers four action-packed units that comprehensively explore prejudice, stereotypes and historical oppression. Students will learn from a variety of media, lessons, activities and discussions, with opportunities to brainstorm, share and compare, participate in class discussions and create graphic organizers. In original five-minute documentary videos, narratives of historical events are described first-hand by survivors. Written by teachers for teachers, the lessons are easy to use, thought-provoking and powerful. Minority groups such as Jews, Muslims, Sikhs and First Nations are represented in the resource to offer students a wide range of perspectives and well-rounded education on the topics presented. Students are encouraged to speak up against all injustices and not be bystanders. Teachers register for free (always).
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- History
- Keywords
- racism
- gender issues
- Bullying
- equality
- antisemitism
- minority groups
- homophobia
- Learning Standards
- Choose Your Voices aligns with the New BC Curriculum including its Core Competencies. It links to curriculum requirements for grades 6, 7 and 8 in every province and territory. It meets objectives for: Social Sciences, Language Arts (English/French), Physical Education (Health unit), Religion, The Arts – Drama, Music, Visual Art, and more. It is adaptable for second-language learners and LD students, exceptional students, grades 4 and 5 and secondary Applied level. It can be used for Safe Schools Programs, anti-bullying programs, Holocaust education, character education, human rights and social justice education.
- Duration
- 60-240 mins
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 1, 2018
7 recommendations
1985 downloads
Mayo Singh-Working People: A History of Labour in BC- Labour History Project Lesson Materials 9
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Mayo…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Mayo Singh" from the acclaimed Knowledge Network series; Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia produced by Landrock Entertainment. The vignette explores the role of Mayo Singh in establishing a model multi-cultural Forestry community around Paldi on Vancouver Island. The supporting lesson materials focus on the role and challenges that Mayo Singh had in creating and sustaining a sawmill in the early part of the 20th century. This is a unit created by the Labour History Project, a group of retired and current British Columbia teachers collaborating to develop a series of lesson plans, activities, and workshops focused on labour studies and labour history. See: http://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/education/lesson-plans/
- Subject
- Social Studies
- History
- Labour History
- Keywords
- British Columbia
- Lumber
- Sikhs
- South Asians
- Japanese Canadians
- Immigration
- Racism
- Learning Standards
- The materials address aspects of the key learning standards of the current social studies 10 curriculum. Critical thinking skills are applied throughout as well as research and writing skills as described in the “skills and processes of social studies”. Aspects of “Identity, Society and Culture” are addressed in the materials including gender roles, ethnicity and daily life in early 20th Century British Columbi. Elements of the “Economy and Technology” learning outcomes are discussed in the examination of resource development and technological innovations. In Social Studies 11 under the society and Identity learning outcomes, students will also be able to assess the development and impact of Canadian social policies and programs related to immigration and minority rights.
- Duration
- Varies from 15 minutes to 90 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 8, 2014
communities. For the first three decades of the twentieth century Indo-Canadians survived by working in the forestry industry, mostly in the most arduous and worst paid tasks. They struggled against racism. Some individuals like Mayo Singh Manhas were able to band together, pool resources, and begin
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Zinn Education Project-Teaching Resources (by theme)
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Presentation
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- Kathy Hartman - 4 years ago
- Description
- The Zinn Education Project promotes and supports …
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Presentation
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- Kathy Hartman - 4 years ago
- Description
- The Zinn Education Project promotes and supports the teaching of people’s history in middle and high school classrooms across the country. The website offers free, downloadable lessons and articles organized by theme, time period, and reading level. The Zinn Education Project is coordinated by two non-profit organizations, Rethinking Schools and Teaching for Change.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- African American
- Civil Rights
- Democracy
- LBGTQ
- Native American
- Racism
- Slavery
- Social Class
- Duration
- variable
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Apr 24, 2015
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Buck Suzuki: Working People: A History of Labour in BC - Labour History Project, Episode 3 Lesson Materials 3
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - one year ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Buck…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - one year ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Buck Suzuki” from the acclaimed Knowledge Network series; Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia produced by Landrock Entertainment. The lesson examines the life Buck Suzuki who championed the rights of Japanese Canadian Fishermen and who was also an early advocate for the environmental protection of Salmon resources and habitat. The vignette is set within the context of the Internment of the Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. This is a unit created by the Labour History Project, a group of retired and current British Columbia teachers collaborating to develop a series of lesson plans, activities, and workshops focused on labour studies and labour history. See: http://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/education/lesson-plans/
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Social Studies
- History
- Labour History
- Keywords
- Environment
- Fishing
- Cannery
- Internment
- Racism
- Prejudice
- United Fishermen’s Union
- Second World War
- British Columbia
- social justice
- Law 12
- Learning Standards
- To be able to describe the consequences of social injustice based on race and ethnicity. (cause and consequence) To analyze the role of individual citizens in promoting social justice in Canada. (significance) To understand how Japanese internment impacted lives during and after the Second World War. (continuity and change) To be aware of how individuals can provide leadership as agent for change in such matters as environmental policy. (significance)
- Duration
- 15-90 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 15, 2018
and
Social Justice 12
The Essential Question:
How did the Japanese Canadian community face increasing
racism prior to the war and what challenges did they face
reintegrating back into the workforce and society?
Summary of the Lesson Activities
1. Focus questions for the vignette
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Voices into Action
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- VoicesintoAction - one year ago
- Description
- Voices into Action is an online, bilingual, ERAC …
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- VoicesintoAction - one year ago
- Description
- Voices into Action is an online, bilingual, ERAC approved curriculum-based educational resource providing students with information on issues regarding human rights, prejudice, and hatred. Designed by curriculum experts, this program utilizes a wide variety of media (short documentary style films and compelling visuals) to present information on a history of human suffering, stemming from social injustice that is still a growing problem today. While meeting curriculum requirements, you can help students become better people, and make your classroom a better place for learning. Our media resources, along with teacher-led dialogue, give students many perspectives to consider, with opportunities for critical thinking and creative response. By understanding the history of human rights issues in Canada and around the world, they will also gain insight into current issues that occur in their world and their classrooms.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- History
- Keywords
- Residential School System
- Truth and Reconciliation
- racism
- gender issues
- homophobia
- lgbtqt
- black slavery in Canada
- underground railroad
- genocide
- Komagata Maru
- Islamophobia
- Japanese Internment Camps
- Antisemitism
- boat people
- chinese immigration
- Learning Standards
- Social Justice, grade 12; Social Sciences, grade 12; Social Studies, grades 11, 12; History, grades 11, 12; Visual Arts, grades 11, 12; Drama, grades 11, 12; World Religion, grade 11; Challenge and Change in Society, grade 12; Philosophy, grades 11, 12; Aboriginal (First Nations) Studies, grades 9, 10, 11, 12; English Language Arts, grades 9, 10, 11, 12; Aboriginal / First Nations Languages, grades 10, 11, 12; Psychology, grade 12; Civics and Citizenship, grade 10;; Equity, grades 11, 12; Media (Communication) Studies, grades, 11, 12; Arts, grades 11, 12; Politics (Political Science), grades 11, 12, college, University, Teacher education
- Duration
- 60 per lesson with over 200 lessons/activities
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 1, 2018
1 recommendation
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Social Justice Foundations Test/Worksheet
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- 9
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- Adult
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- Ryan Cho - 2 years ago
- Description
- This sheet can be used as either a test or a work…
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- Activity
- Assessment
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 9
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- Ryan Cho - 2 years ago
- Description
- This sheet can be used as either a test or a worksheet for Social Justice 12 [topics include social foundations theory, meritocracy, internal and external oppression, iceberg of oppression (personal, systemic, and cultural), "reverse racism", neutrality, allyship and the difference between equality, equity, and liberation]
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Keywords
- social justice
- anti-oppression
- oppression
- allyship
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Feb 10, 2017
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Black Strathcona Project
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- Lesson Plan
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- Grade Level
- 7
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- Nassim - 3 years ago
- Description
- "This guide and interactive map could be used as …
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- Activity
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- Grade Level
- 7
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- Nassim - 3 years ago
- Description
- "This guide and interactive map could be used as a standalone unit for Black History Month. It could also provide a valuable local perspective for teachers using the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, as one example. As well, this project will be very relevant within a unit or theme of multiculturalism and anti-racism."
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- History
- Keywords
- Strathcona
- Vancouver
- Black History Month
- Learning Standards
- The BlackStrathcona project offers students a window into the social history and geography of the Black community in Strathcona. The purpose of this study guide is to support curriculums of English Language Arts 7 – 10 and Social Studies 7 – 10 in British Columbia.
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jan 20, 2016
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Animal Welfare: A Key Component in Social Justice
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- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
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- Grade Level
- 7
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- BCSPCA - 3 years ago
- Description
- Animals are vulnerable beings in that they are su…
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- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 7
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- BCSPCA - 3 years ago
- Description
- Animals are vulnerable beings in that they are subjected to situations beyond their control. Using animals as a bridge to discuss social justice issues can be a way to ease students into more sensitive and personal social justice issues such as racism and stereotyping. Included in this package are some outlined activities and discussion questions that should get the conversation started. These are designed to encourage students to think critically about where their beliefs and ideas come from and help them in their future discussions about issues involving people in society, as well as give them a chance to reflect on their own views on animals.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Keywords
- Social Responsibility
- Critical thinking
- Animal welfare
- Learning Standards
- Personal awareness, social responsibility, critical thinking.
- Duration
- 60-120 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Feb 25, 2016
in that they are subjected to situations beyond their control. Using
animals as a bridge to discuss social justice issues can be a way to ease students into more sensitive
and personal social justice issues such as racism and stereotyping.
Included in this handout are some outlined activities and discussion questions
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Won Alexander Cumyow: Working People: A History of Labour in BC- Labour History Project Lesson Materials 6
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
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- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Won …
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Won Alexander Cumyow" from the acclaimed Knowledge Network series; Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia produced by Landrock Entertainment. The vignette explores the prejudices and racism experienced by Chinese Canadians in the late 19th-early 20th century. Trained as a lawyer but unable to practice law, Won Alexander Cumyow becomes an advocate for the rights of Chinese immigrants in British Columbia. This material can also be used as a background resource for the topic of the Head Tax and the Asiatic Exclusion laws in early 20th Century Canada found in the Social Studies 11 course. This is a unit created by the Labour History Project, a group of retired and current British Columbia teachers collaborating to develop a series of lesson plans, activities, and workshops focused on labour studies and labour history. See: http://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/education/lesson-plans/
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Social Studies
- History
- Labour History
- Keywords
- British Columbia
- Chinese Canadians
- immigration
- minority rights
- voting rights
- 1907 Riots
- Learning Standards
- The materials address aspects of the key learning standards of the current social studies 10 curriculum. Critical thinking skills are applied throughout as well as research and writing skills as described in the “skills and processes of social studies”. Aspects of “Identity, Society and Culture” are addressed in the materials including gender roles, ethnicity and daily life of Chinese immigrants in early British Columbia. Additionally the limitations and advancements in democratic principles are explored in this lesson. In Social Studies 11 for the Politics and Government learning outcome, students can examine how Canadians can effect change at the federal and provincial levels. Under the society and Identity learning outcome students will also be able to assess the development and impact of Canadian social policies and programs related to immigration and minority rights.
- Duration
- Varies from 15 minutes to 75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 8, 2014
Studies 10 unit on early BC history
and the immigration experience.
Social Justice 12 (on the topics of democracy and racism).
The teacher can begin the class with a brief introduction of the topic of the struggles of visible minorities in early BC, specifically Chinese-Canadians, with some discussion
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Different Colours One Team
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- Committee for Action on Social Justice - one year ago
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- This poster comes with lessons and strategies for…
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- Committee for Action on Social Justice - one year ago
- Description
- This poster comes with lessons and strategies for antiracism education.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Keywords
- racisim
- antiracism
- Learning Standards
- Teaching about racism.
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 29, 2018
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Dealing With Name Calling
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- CASJ - 4 years ago
- Description
- The Pride Education Network has created a resourc…
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- CASJ - 4 years ago
- Description
- The Pride Education Network has created a resource package for teachers looking to address homophobia and name calling in their schools. For more resources on this topic, copy and paste the following link into your browser: http://bctf.ca/socialjustice.aspx?id=6106
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Keywords
- Pride
- LGBTQ
- Homophobia
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 9, 2015
an unsafe
classroom climate.
Draw analogies between homophobic name-calling and other forms of harassment
based on race, religion, ethnicity, abilities, gender, age, economic status and size,
etc. Anti-gay name-calling is no different than racism or sexism in that it is used as a
weapon to oppress
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