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Teaching Tolerance
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6th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Spotlight on Change Agents

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A thought-provoking resource guides learners as they interview agents of social change and share their findings. Scholars select an individual, create questions, conduct the interview, and create a profile of the person they selected. Class members learn how others are advocating for social change and the impact on communities. 

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Concepts

social justice, cultural diversity, ethnic diversity, diversity, tolerance, bias, equity, culture, world cultures, activism, social activism, social awareness, social issues, social injustice, social progress, social commentary, interviewing

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have a local activist speak to the class to help them practice interviewing people 
  • Generate interview questions as a class 

Classroom Considerations

  • Teachers should compile a list of individuals or agencies willing to be interviewed before lesson begins

Pros

  • Resource provides a rubric and student guide that clearly defines expectations 
  • The lesson allows for interaction with social activists outside of the school community 

Cons

  • None

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