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Equity and Equality Lesson Lesson PlanEquity and Equality Lesson Lesson Plan
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Cultures of Dignity
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Equity and Equality Lesson

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Equality does not equal equity and this lesson explains why. Class members compare two images--one labeled "Equality" and the other "Equity." Using the provided discussion questions, they then develop definitions that distinguish between the two terms.

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Concepts

equality, equity, fairness, social-emotional learning, justice

Instructional Ideas

  • Enlarge, color print, and post the equality/equity image
  • Groups are asked to research campaign information from the 2020 Presidential election; expand the search to include information from the most current election cycle

Classroom Considerations

  • Some learners may need additional scaffolding to make the connection between the terms and the rhetoric used by candidates running for office

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  • Includes an activity for younger learners and another for older pupils

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