It's my belief that all learners should have equal access to computer science projects! Young computer scientists learn about variables, encapsulation, sequences, and objects in block-based coding. They create a collage by first...

Students learn about equality, justice and fairness. In this equality instructional activity, students experience what it feels like to be treated unequally. Students examine Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of equality and his actions...

Students examine gender bias and strategies to overcome it.  In this gender equity lesson, students discuss what gender bias is, identify the presence of bias and discrimination and examine vocabulary that indicates the presence of...

Students explore the concept of equality. In this Martin Luther King, Jr. lesson, students read Martin's Big Words, discuss fairness, and create a cloud with their dream recorded on it.

Students study the court cases related to Brown v. Board of Education and the "separate but equal" standard established by Plessy v. Ferguson. They create an informational display that can be used to teach others the particulars of the...

Complete identity and equality property problems in hands-on activities. Smart cookies identify the identity and equality properties. They complete a review of order of operations, watch an online video, and make a foldable with the...

Students examine the impact of racial discrimination. In this equality instructional activity, students identify examples of discrimination, analyze its impact, and examine strategies to overcome racial stereo typing and discrimination.

Students analyze reactions to the Brown vs. Education decision of 1954. In this segregation lesson, student look at the actions that were taken in the education world as a result of the Brown decision. They watch a CD, examine political...

A complete lesson on dividing whole numbers by other whole numbers and getting a fraction result. Groups of learners use fractions bars, and strips of paper that are cut to specific lengths. The hands-on activities in the lesson are...

Students are introduced to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They relate it to their own rights, freedoms, and responsibilities as Canadian citizens. They create pictures illustrating equality.

Fourth graders write a short story that shows their feelings on a chosen historical perspective on school integration of the past. In this school integration lesson plan, 4th graders learn about Separate But Equal, resistance to change,...

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights passed in 1948 when the majority of members of the United Nations voted in favor of the resolution. Scholars use their knowledge of human rights to determine ways they personally can help promote...

Students research Ruby Bridges and discuss differences they have with their classmates while also discussing their equality. In this Ruby Bridges lesson plan, students also write about a character word that describes Ruby, and create an...

Young scholars realize the effects of stereotypes by collaboratively creating a chart with the rest of their class. In this equality lesson, students demonstrate stereotypes by collaborating on a jobs chart and matching pictures of...

Students use political cartoons and editorials to study Brown v. Board of Education. For this Brown v. Board of Education lesson, students read the background information on eight cartoons and editorials for a study on Brown v....

Teaching learners how to evaluate a research source is an important part of the research process. The fresh idea here is that groups first develop a list of reasons why resources should be evaluated, transform these reasons into...

The feelings and attitudes of African-Americans during World War II are examined by high schoolers. After watching various clips from "The War," they answer comprehension questions for each section. In groups, they create their own...

Learners study how shapes can be divided into equal parts, that each part be equal to its counterpart, and combining parts equals one whole. They make the shapes out of modeling clay and take digital pictures of its parts to create an...

First graders complete number comparison activities. For this number comparisons lesson, 1st graders review the names of comparison symbols and participate in visual comparison activities. Students practice using the gator and clam...

Students investigate the prejudice and racism that has existed in the U.S. for centuries by attending a field trip.  In this equality activity, students visit the Tolerance Museum and discuss the history of the U.S.  Students...

Third graders discussschool integration.  In this racial inequality lesson, 3rd graders read Remember: The Journey to School Integrationand discuss the school facilities and how people must have felt. Students watch a...

Students investigate fairness, equality, and representation in the Canadian Parliament. The concepts are explored within the context of equal distribution of boxes of cereal to various groups.

Second graders study the dates and events that pertain to Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. They discuss and then write a journal entry about what it means to treat other equally. They place important events of Martin Luther King's life...

Students complete division problems and represent their answers as equal sharing and discuss what equal sharing means. In this division lesson plan, students also fill out a chart that helps them solve problems.