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Justice for All - Educating Youth for Social Responsibility: Grades 6-8 Unit PlanJustice for All - Educating Youth for Social Responsibility: Grades 6-8 Unit Plan
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Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers
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6th - 8th
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Science
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28 days
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2018
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Justice for All - Educating Youth for Social Responsibility: Grades 6-8

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Teach middle schoolers how to develop healthy relationships with activities and lessons designed to create a kind and inclusive classroom. Pupils create guidelines to develop a safe and civil learning environment. They learn how to foster inclusion, resolve conflicts, resist peer pressure, and consider multiple perspectives. Other lessons focus on protecting the environment, media literacy, and sustainability.

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Concepts

social justice, justice, equality, empathy, respect, cultural diversity, diversity, casel, social-emotional learning, liberty, sustainability, compassion, peace, ethical responsibility, responsibility, environmental stewardship, critical thinking, stem

Instructional Ideas

  • Set aside time to examine the entire guide and select those activities appropriate for your classroom

Classroom Considerations

  • The 194-page guide is designed for middle school classrooms

Pros

  • The detailed lessons begin with an essential question, include step-by-step directions, activities, and a wrap-up.
  • Each lesson includes a materials list and a list of important vocabulary/terms 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.W.1 CCRA.SL.1 RI.6.1 RI.6.2 RI.6.7 RI.6.8 W.6.3.b W.6.7 SL.6.4 RI.7.1 RI.7.2 RI.7.6 RI.7.8 W.7.7 SL.7.4 RI.8.1 RI.8.2 RI.8.8 W.8.7 SL.8.4 RH.6-8.7 RH.6-8.8

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