Teaching Tolerance
Using Photographs to Teach Social Justice | Exposing Homelessness and Poverty
Photos can capture a complete story in a single image. Class members closely examine a photo of a homeless camp and attempt to read the story told by the picture. They then read the caption for the photograph and compare their notes with...
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Stereotypes About Homelessness
Students re-evaluate their own views of homelessness. They discuss their views on the homeless, examine where their ideas come from, and compare their views with what others have said. They write about "iam," a homeless man they study.
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Erase Homelessness
Students research the plight of homeless individuals and families, locally, within their country, or elsewhere. They problem-solve ideas to help alleviate homelessness. They then dramatically illustrate their solutions to be the problem...
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Homelessness
Take a close look at homelessness with your learners. In this character development lesson, young artists draw a large pair of sunglasses, adding their family and pictures representing their belongings and values on the left lens, and a...
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Poetry--Homeless People
Eighth graders create a poem about homeless people using images they saw on websites. After reading the book "The Outsiders", 8th graders make connections of real life homeless people with characters in the book. Students search the web...
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A Day in the Life of a Homeless Person
Learners examine the day in the life of a homeless person. In this humanitarian lesson, students examine the life of a homeless person while discovering the importance of social justice in our society.
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Improve the Lives of the Homeless in New Orleans
Young scholars develop a business plan to address the issue of homelessness. In this "Homeless in New Orleans" lesson, students learn how to develop a business plan, interview homeless people, brainstorm ideas and present their final...
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Homeless in our Community
Third graders explore homelessness in their local community. In this service project/social studies lessons, children research local areas where homeless people reside, discuss global acceptance and unity, and visit a local food bank.
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Day in the Life of a Homeless Person
Students examine a day from the point of view of a homeless person. They listen to and discuss two stories, identify ways to help homeless people, watch a Reading Rainbow video, and write an essay.
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Homelessness – A Bottom Line Issue
Students read a fact sheet about homelessness in the U.S. and Texas. In this homelessness awareness lesson, students design a budget based on minimum wage earnings and evaluate how basic needs can be met. Students discuss and write about...
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Moments
Examine homelessness through a series of writing and discussion activities and a short film. Learners first come up with their own stories based on images of characters in the film. They then watch the film and respond to a series of...
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Homeless in America
Students study the plight of the American homeless. In this homelessness lesson plan, students define homelessness and watch video segments pertaining to the the American homeless. Students list three reasons people become homeless and...
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Poetry for Home: Homelessness
Young scholars read a poem to learn about homelessness. For this poetry lesson, students make a list of words about their home and then feelings about their home. Young scholars read the poem 'When I Think Home' and then write their own...
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Hunger and Homelessness
Students graph and then reflect on how they would feel if they didn't have a snack when they were hungry. In this hunger and homelessness lesson, students listen to the story "Lucky Money" and act out parts of the story. Students discuss...
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Homeless Fact Sheet
Students investigate the reasons why people are homeless and how they can help. In this community lesson, students identify what it means to be "homeless," and why it is important to help them now. Students create a food drive in order...
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Philanthropy And Children Who Are Homeless Lesson 1: Traveling on the Orphan Train
Learners research how the Orphan Train was an example of philanthropy that was aimed at aiding homeless children. They determine how this philanthropic effort continues now by researching contemporary relief agencies. They participate in...
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Rural Homelessness
Students read about rural homelessness. In this homelessness lesson, students read about rural homelessness and practice their note taking skills. Students discuss rural homelessness as a group and answer the provided questions.
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How do people become homeless?
Ninth graders examine the causes of homelessness. In this Sociology instructional activity, 9th graders describe some of the reasons which make it difficult for people who have become homeless to get themselves out of that situation. ...
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Little Hands Help the Homeless
Students explore, analyze and study the concept of the homeless. They cover a wide range of classroom, community and career activities that define, develop, encourage, support and defend the homeless as well as what we can do as...
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Homelessness
Students explore homelessness. In this speaking, listening, and critical thinking lesson plan, students listen to and discuss 3 scenarios in which families from urban, rural, and suburban communities became homeless due to different...
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Homelessness
Learners study homelessness and the associated vocabulary. In this homelessness lesson, students work with a classmate to determine the definitions of words that are associated with homelessness. They attempt to define the words and then...
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Needs of the Homeless
Students explore the needs of the homeless. In this philanthropy lesson student read chapter 1 of Trevor's Place and discuss facts regarding homelessness. Students write their impressions about homelessness in journals.
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Homelessness
Students examine homelessness. In this homelessness lesson, students discuss The Treasure of Lemon Brown regarding stereotypes and treasures. Students create mosaics that feature what their homes mean to them.
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Homeless awareness on a cold night
Pupils conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions and posing problems. They use a variety of technological and informational resources to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate...
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