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Redlining: Understanding Our Past to Reimagine Our Future

Provided by: UCI Science Project |Published on: March 13, 2024
Lesson Plans Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • This three day lesson plan will teach students about the unequal distribution of green spaces in cities, with a culminating activity that encourages activism through art. 
  • Students will learn about the historical background of redlining, how it impacts health, green spaces, and the importance of parks. 
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Subjects: Science, History, Health
Authors: UCI Science Project
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Global
Languages: English

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UCI Science Project
UCI Science Project is grounded in research-based educational practices and understands the paradigm shifts needed for the Next Generation Science Standards. Our goal is to support educators as transformative leaders who build capacity in their schools through empowering learning experiences. We are firmly committed to addressing racial, social, and environmental injustices through collaborative efforts that position educators as agents of change for community action.

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