Student Voices database on international democracy issues.When tragedies happen killing of Trayvon Martin, one way to deal with the pain is to use it as a teachable moment. Here are some resources I have collected that tackle difficult issues head on or present alternative narratives. I am always looking for more.
Civic Voices: An International Democracy Memory Bank Project
Be sure to see Student Voices database on international democracy issues.
Teaching about Trayvon Martin (see previous post)
Be sure to take a look at the KLW chart
Question Bridge Educator Portal
Spark a Movement a girl-fueled activist movement to demand an end to the sexualization of women and girls in media.
LAMPlatoon is a program which allows you to put that offending commercial on notice by exposing the underlying stereotypes and talking back to the insulting messages. Putting Ads on Notice.
[Learn About Multimedia Project]
They have a great how to guide
Speaking of great how to guides:
The Yes Lab Knowledgebase with a few pointers on how to carry out projects
Thousand Kites A national dialogue project addressing the criminal justice system.
Calls from Home is a radio show project of A Thousand Kites that brings the voices of families to the airwaves as they send greetings directly to their incarcerated loved ones.
Positive Exposures on genetic differences
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