What Is Environmental Justice?

Provided by: Project Look Sharp |Published on: April 27, 2021
Lesson Plans Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • In this media literacy lesson, students will read an article on the history of the environmental justice movement and examine several media images related to environmental justice, examining the influence of Hurricane Katrina on the movement.
  • Students will learn about the Keystone Pipeline, Standing Rock, mountaintop removal, Hurricane Maria, pesticides on farm land, and other related events. Students will also read about Dr. Robert Bullard.
  • The resource includes an assessment, a PowerPoint presentation, a teaching guide, a lesson plan, and a student reading. 
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Subjects: Civics, History, Health
Authors: Project Look Sharp, Sox Sperry
Region: North America, USA - South, USA - Midwest, United States, Caribbean, Florida, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Puerto Rico, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, U.S. Caribbean Islands
Languages: English

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Project Look Sharp
Project Look Sharp is a nonprofit, mission-driven outreach program of Ithaca College. Their mission is to help K-16 educators enhance students' critical thinking, metacognition, and civic engagement through media literacy materials and professional development.