In the first of a two-part lesson, students engage in some media literacy activities to learn what a stereotype is, and identify ways that companies use stereotypes and targeted marketing in advertising to sell toys and clothes.
Through learning about school dress codes, students will explore ways that discrimination about appearance can be racist and sexist and practice ways to speak out when they see or experience discrimination. This lesson is designed to follow Grade 3 Lesson 1: You Can't Wear That! (Or Can You...?) -- Part One.
By using maps, students will work in groups to learn about Native American tribes and languages in history and in the current day. This lesson prepares students for Part 2, when they will teach the other students what they learned through giving creative presentations.
Student groups will present/act out what they researched together in Grade 3, Lesson 3: People and Places (Part One).
Working in pairs, students will learn about the environment, things that can harm it, and environmental justice.
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.