Materials: Pre-printed cards in three categories: relationship, occupation, and dwelling (see below) Description: See the Lesson Plan Attachment above for slides you can use in class to help with this exercise (slides were developed by Jane Shay of the Evergreen School). This exercise is intended to explore the question, “What is fairness?” by giving students … Hand Dealt
This lesson plan requires either the book The Gift of the Great Buffalo, written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Ally McKnight or a video read-aloud of the book. Book Summary This is a historical adventure of Rose, a girl from the Metis tribe, who lived in the late 1800s. The Metis practiced biannual (twice … The Gift of the Great Buffalo
Prompt: First Woman and the Strawberry (A Cherokee Legend), Retold by Gloria Dominic Story Summary This is a Cherokee story that explains how strawberry came to be created. The First Man and the First Woman had a disagreement and got angry with each other. The First Woman walked away and the First Man, upon realizing … First Woman and the Strawberry
Warm-up While technical issues with the video are being handled, allow participants to choose their art supplies and explain that they are free to make art while participating in class and listening to each other. Invite participants to think about their hopes, goals, and fears about participating with the group. Stimulus (9 minutes) Watch video … Inclusivity and Difference
A Utilitarian Perspective The attached PowerPoint (also found on the Resources tab of this lesson plan) introduces Mill’s idea of higher and lower pleasures by incorporating short videos showing forms of both higher and lower pleasures. Students will discuss, first, whether it is possible to distinguish between high and lower pleasures and, if so, to … Flowers for Algernon
Topic: Immigration This is a complex topic and can best be discussed in the context of concrete examples. In general, immigration is the movement of people from one tribe or nation to another. Immigration has been occurring since humans appeared on the planet and has always been viewed through different lens. Background Some brief historical … Immigration: A Complex Issue
Treating Others as Persons Notes About Lesson Plan Warm-Up Question What is the difference between treating someone like a person versus treating something like an object? (Optional Historical Background, if using to supplement discussions of slavery) In the United States of America and in other places in the world, there have been institutions that failed … Power and Hierarchy
Important Notes Regarding Implementation: Warm-Up: Discuss “Voice” Recommendation: Do not mention AI at the beginning of this lesson. They should first explore “voice” before thinking about how AI might play a role. Warm-Up Questions:You often hear people say: “It is important for everyone’s voices to be heard.” or “Use your voice to stand up for … AI and Your Voice
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, by Eleanor Coerr Plot Summary: This chapter book is based on a true story re-imagined by the author, Eleanor Coerr, and tells the tale of a young Japanese girl who ends up dying from leukemia. Her death is a result of the fallout from the atomic bombs dropped by … History, Consequences, & Death
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