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This final lesson of the series, I See You, You See Me: Body Image and Social Justice , which helps students think about their bodies and body image as related to broader issues of social justice and ...

This is the third lesson of the series, I See You, You See Me: Body Image and Social Justice , designed to help students think about their bodies and body image as related to broader issues of social ...

This series help students think about their bodies and body images in a social justice context. Each lesson looks at a different aspect of the relationship children have with their bodies. The series helps ...

This is the second lesson of the series, I See You, You See Me: Body Image and Social Justice , which helps students think about their bodies and body image as related to broader issues of social justice ...

This is the first lesson of the series, I See You, You See Me: Body Image and Social Justice , which helps students think about their bodies and body image as related to broader issues of social justice and ...

This lesson is most effective if students have already begun exploring social justice issues like racism or gender stereotypes. You will need one paper plate per student. First, review the meaning of the word prejudice, breaking down the word into ...

Every year, I prepare to celebrate Grandparents Day by reading Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge with my class. The book, written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Julie Vivas, fosters intergenerational friendships and respect for others. Prior to ...

This is the thirteenth lesson in the Reading Ads with a Social Justice Lens series.   This final lesson gives students a chance to reflect on what they have learned. Drama offers a wonderful way for ...

In this lesson, students will analyze their thoughts and feelings to see if they currently hold any biases toward people of different ages. They will then explore the experiences of people who have faced ...

There is no doubt that modern lifestyle changes have contributed to the problems of overweight and obesity among adults and children. Some school health and physical education programs are tackling ...

What are some characteristics your students associate with elderly people? Americans spend billions of dollars annually in an effort to thwart the appearance of aging. Hair ...

This activity helps even the youngest of children celebrate size diversity. Overview In this lesson, students read a story about body diversity and discuss the different shapes ...

This activity helps students dissect the current social norms about physical size and appearance. In this lesson, students consider where we get our ideas about body image and ...

This media literacy lesson helps students analyze the ways media representations about size and appearance can impact our attitudes and behaviors. Note: This lesson has been ...

In this lesson, students will explore the way clothing can influence our perceptions of one another. "Who you are is more important than what you wear." — Kenneth Cole, ...