Lesson Plans
Each month we will present lesson plans that have been vetted from strong sources centered on equitable classroom practices and meet requirements for the Oregon Ethnic Studies Standards, Tribal History/Shared History, or Holocaust Education. You may find it necessary to design and use an intentional pre-lesson to maximize the effectiveness of any of these lessons listed below. Because all these lessons will center on aspects of equity and social justice, be sure to take stock of the readiness and support for this learning in your students and school. Please let us know how these lessons turn out or share your favorite lessons that are similar by emailing teresa.ferrer@oregoned.org
Sounds of Change
This lesson challenges students to analyze and to reflect on messages presented in songs — and to express their own views about important issues addressed…
Identity and Names
Students begin to explore the concept of identity by considering how our names represent who we are and reflect our relationship to society. From Facing…
Exploring Young Immigrant Stories
This lesson from Learning for Justice helps students appreciate diversity among their peers and the diversity of immigrants all over the world. Through hands-on exercises,…
Mix It Up at Lunch Day
Mix It Up at Lunch Day is an international campaign by Learning for Justice that encourages students to identify, question and cross social boundaries. Schools…
What is Family?
This lesson from Learning for Justice explicitly teaches students to be more conscious of other people’s feelings to create a more accepting and respectful school…
Teaching For Change lesson plans for Black Lives Matter
Large array of teaching resources for young children such as suggested lessons, films, books, readings, and general teaching guides for Black Lives Matter at School…