Introduce some poverty facts about BC, and get the class involved in the following activity to demonstrate inequality.
Subject
Social Justice
English Language Arts
Social Studies
Economics
Keywords
Poverty
Justice
Charity
Learning Standards
- To learn and think critically about the issues of poverty and homelessness, including inequality in a local and provincial context.
- To look at long term, concrete ways to work toward more equitable distribution and the elimination of poverty
With heartfelt honesty, Matthew Morin shares his story of overcoming adversity to get in touch with his dream, his inner flame and his resources. Supported by relationships and experiences at school, Matthew’s story of emotional growth is also a story about taking on a physical challenge in a safe environment - in order to learn that “we are stronger than we think we are.”