Students will learn what protest is through song and an image of historic protest in Oregon. They will also explore ways that people can speak out against injustice and what can lead to protest.
In this lesson, students identify a change they’d like to see made at the school and come up with both “protest” or advocacy posters in support of this change, as well as talking points to use in advocating with the school principal or assistant principal. This lesson is to be followed by Lesson 5, during which they will present their case to the principal or assistant principal.
In this lesson, students take the talking points and posters they made in Lesson Four and present their case to the principal or assistant principal in a meeting. Students then debrief what happened during the meeting and what, if anything, they should do next.
Module 1 of the four-part self-paced mini-course is a 30-minute recorded presentation offering an overview of inclusive social sciences and a walk through of the new k-5 teacher's guide. The presentation slides are available for all to use and adapt. Module 1: Inclusive Social Sciences 101 & Teachers Guide Walk Through MP4 and slide deck
Module 2 of the four-part self-paced mini-course is a short recorded presentation offering a walkthroughs of K-2 lessons including lesson structure, teaching tips, teacher preparation highlights, and activity worksheets. The presentation slides are available for all to use and adapt.