What does it mean to be fair? 

                                What does it mean to be equal? 

                                                                               Is equality enough? 

                                                                                                    Or do we actually need something else?

Let's start by watching this video on the difference between equality and equity -- an important difference to keep in mind as we work on this project. 

Ready to learn? 

Over the next few weeks, you will take a deep dive into the issue of your choice -- dress codes, school stress, homophobia, racism, bullying, immigration, isolation, drug use, sustainability, environmental concerns -- any social justice issue that matters to you. 

You will work in groups to study your issue: 

• How did we get here? 

• Who benefits from the way things are now and why? 

• Who is hurt and why? 

• How can we make things better?  

At the end of the project, your group will create a short graphic novel inspired by what you learn. 

Let's get started!

Credits

Header image: Image by PrompterMalaya (press 👍 and ⭐) from Pixabay

References

SIPDC Trainer. (2021, September 28). Equality, Equity, and Social Justice [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvoios7frIs

Tubach, T. (2020, July 31). Exploring social justice issues through PBL: The open-ended work in project-based learning can help students explore issues that matter to them. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/exploring-social-justice-issues-through-pbl/ 

Unit based on the California Standards for 6th graders in Language Arts and Social Studies