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Toronto
September 27 at the Air Canada Centre.
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Vancouver
October 13 at the Rogers Arena.
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Waterloo
November 16 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.
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Winnipeg
November 23 at the MTS Centre.
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Montreal
February 29 at the Theatre St-Denis.
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National We Day
March 1 at the Theatre St-Denis.
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Volunteer
Become a volunteer for the day.
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We Day Dance
Learn the dance. Start a flash mob.
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Learn
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We Day Reel
Watch speeches and performances from past events.
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Ask the Professor
Learn about social justice issues.
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Change 101
Explore 'how to' change the world.
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Living Me to We
Learn tips and tricks for socially conscious living.
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Shameless Idealists
Watch interviews with inspiring leaders.
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Documentaries
Watch social justice-themed films.
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Global Voices Articles
Read timely social justice articles.
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Issues Backgrounder
Explore important global and social issues.
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Take Action
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Take Action Now
'Like' We Day on Facebook to donate $1.
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Overseas Volunteer Trips
Experience international development first-hand.
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Summer Leadership Academies
Attend a week-long social justice camp.
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Teach
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Junior World Changers kit
Explore a brand new tool to inspire your elementary students.
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East Africa Drought Relief
Fundraise with your students to support drought relief efforts.
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We Schools in Action
Learn about the year-long educational program.
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Global Voices Activities
Access social justice articles and classroom resources.
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Library of Resources
Find additional tools for your global classroom.
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Educational Program Partners
Expanding the scope and reach of our educational programming.
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The We Day movement relies on educated, empowered and engaged youth. As an educator, you play a crucial role in making this happen. In our library of resources you can find teaching tools, classroom activities and downloadable resources. You'll find accessible and comprehensive programs to introduce your students to global social justice issues and the channels to put that new-found awareness into action. These resources cover all the classroom material you'll need to teach social issues. Take a look! |
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East Africa Drought: Educator Kit This educator kit is a resource for teachers bringing drought-related issues into the classroom. It is intended to help facilitate learning and empower students to take positive action within and beyond their schools. Discuss key causes and challenges, lead interactive activities and help students deepen their understanding of this important issue and how they can help. |
Bring important social and global issues alive in your classroom with resources created specifically for elementary students. Organized by grade level, subject area and topic, the chart below will help you access our library of resources. You will find individual activities and full lesson plans below to help you mentor your students and embed social justice in your classroom.
| Resource | Description | Grade/Subject | Topic |
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| Millennium Development Goals: Full Lesson Plan This lesson, designed for three 60-minute periods, educates students on the eight millennium goals and each specific initiative. It emphasizes the global nature of the project and the actions that are being taken to meet the goals. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: $30 a Month Activity Through this 60-minute activity, students will use math skills to understand the difficulty of meeting basic needs with $30 per month, helping them comprehend the impacts of extreme poverty on children around the world. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Mathematics, Language, Social Studies |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: Getting Better When I’m Sick Activity This 60-minute activity helps students understand the importance of preventative vaccinations and explores the levels of healthcare people have access to. Students will explore the implications of poverty on healthcare services. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: Creating a Life Map Activity This 60-minute activity helps students understand the importance of education as part of their life cycle. Students will examine the role education plays in their future, discovering the necessity of education for children everywhere. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: The Girl Child Activity This 60-minute activity helps students understand the gender gap in access to education and promotes gender equality. Students will discuss the lack of opportunity for girls in many countries and how female empowerment is essential for prosperity. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: “When I was Born” Activity This activity, geared for two 30-minute periods, lets students discover the range of experiences and health care services provided for pregnant women in North America in comparison to women from developing countries. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: Talk Show on Health Activity This activity, designed for three 60-minute periods, allows students to use their research and communication skills to discuss health issues. Students will also make connections between health and other issues, such as poverty and education. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: Garbage Weight-in Activity This activity, designed for three 60-minute periods, encourages students to draw connections between their daily choices and the amount of waste they produce. The class will also discuss ways to reduce their consumption and waste. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: Our Connected World Activity This activity, designed for one 60-minute period, helps students understand the connections between themselves and the world. They will explore issues of equity and the importance of improving living conditions for people all across the globe. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Aboriginal Education: Full Lesson Plan Through this lesson, students will explore First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations in Canada with a particular emphasis on access to education. Students will formulate and share opinions on local issues and develop critical thinking skills. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: The Arts, Native Languages, Mathematics, Language, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Aboriginal Education: First Nations Talking Circle Activity This 30-minute activity will introduce students to Canadian First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations by exploring a First Nations cultural tradition. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: Native Languages, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Aboriginal Education: Cultural Stations Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will participate in activities that are indigenous to First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Canada in order to expand their cultural understanding. |
Grades:
2-8 Subjects: The Arts, Native Languages, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Aboriginal Education Comparing First Nations, Métis and Inuit Groups Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will use their research skills to learn about Aboriginal people in Canada. They will compare the characteristics of various Aboriginal groups to discover the unique traditions that each group holds. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Native Languages, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Aboriginal Education: Exploring Aboriginal Education Issues Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will explore the issues First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples face in Canada's education system. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: The Arts, Native Languages, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Aboriginal Education: Staying Current Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will explore current Aboriginal issues in Canada. Students will also develop their media literacy and critical thinking skills. |
Grades:
3-8 Subjects: Native Languages, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Health: Full Lesson Plan This lesson plan explores the purpose and inner workings of the health pillar from Free The Children’s Adopt a Village model. Students will explore what it means to free global communities from disease. |
Grades:
2-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Health | |
| Health: Introducing Health Issues This 30-minute activity helps students develop an understanding of health issues, including access to health care and the importance of prevention. |
Grades:
2-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Health | |
| Health: Barriers to Good Health This 45-minute activity introduces students to the barriers around the world that prevent people from leading healthy lives and accessing proper health care. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Health | |
| Health: Accessing Medical Care Activity This 60-minute activity helps students develop an appreciation for medical care as they learn about access to health care issues around the world through a mapping scenario. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Language, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Health | |
| Health: Around the World Activity In this 45-minute activity, students will explore the seven countries Free The Children works in around the world and the ways disease affects the livelihood of the people in these countries. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Health | |
| Health: The Health Pillar Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will explore Free The Children’s health pillar and to learn about ways communities around the world can be freed from disease. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Health | |
| Education: Full Lesson Plan This lesson plan explores the purpose and inner workings of the education pillar from Free The Children’s Adopt a Village model. Students will explore what it means to free global communities from exploitation. |
Grades:
2-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Education | |
| Education: Understanding Exploitation and Education Activity This 30 minute activity helps students build an understanding of exploitation by relating an interactive and tangible “follow the leader” activity to situations of exploitation around the world. |
Grades:
2-8 Subjects: The Arts, Language, Social Studies |
Education | |
| Education: Barriers to Education This 45-minute activity will introduce students to the barriers that stand in the way of access to education around the world. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Education | |
| Education: Education and Exploitation Around the World Activity In this 45-minute activity, students will learn about the seven countries Free The Children works in around the world and the ways exploitation affects the livelihood of the people in these countries. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Education | |
| Education: The Education Pillar Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will learn about Free The Children’s education pillar in order to understand ways communities around the world can be freed from exploitation. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Education | |
| Alternative Income: Full Lesson Plan This lesson plan explores the purpose and inner workings of the alternative income pillar from Free The Children’s Adopt a Village model. Students will explore what it means to free global communities from poverty. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Alternative Income | |
| Alternative Income: Exploring Poverty Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will build an understanding of global poverty by discovering what it’s like to live on $2 per day. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Alternative Income | |
| Alternative Income: Barriers to Sustainable Income In this 45-minute activity, students are introduced to the causes of poverty and the barriers to sustainable income. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Alternative Income | |
| Alternative Income: Poverty Around the World Activity In this 45-minute activity, students will explore the seven countries Free The Children works in around the world and the ways poverty affects the livelihood of the people in these countries. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Alternative Income | |
| Alternative Income: The Alternative Income Pillar Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will explore Free The Children’s alternative income pillar in order to learn about ways communities around the world can be freed from poverty. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Alternative Income | |
| Clean Water: Full Lesson Plan This lesson plan explores the purpose and inner workings of the clean water and sanitation pillar from Free The Children’s Adopt a Village model. Students will explore what it means to free global communities from thirst. |
Grades:
2-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Clean Water | |
| Clean Water: Appreciating Water Activity In this three-day activity, students will develop an appreciation for water by monitoring their daily water use and learning about water and sanitation issues around the world. |
Grades:
2-8 Subjects: Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Clean Water | |
| Clean Water: Barriers to Clean Water In this 45-minute activity, students are introduced to the barriers that prevent people from accessing clean water and proper sanitation around the world. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Clean Water | |
| Clean Water: Water Around the World Activity In this 45-minute activity, students will learn about the seven countries Free The Children works in around the world and the ways thirst affects the livelihood of the people in these countries. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Clean Water | |
| Clean Water: The Clean Water and Sanitation Pillar Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will learn about Free The Children’s clean water and sanitation pillar in order to learn about ways communities around the world can be freed from thirst. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Clean Water | |
| Local Hunger: Full Lesson Plan This lesson is designed to help educators and students explore local hunger issues before working together to determine solutions to this often hidden problem. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: Needs versus Wants Activity In this 25-minute activity, students will develop an understanding of the differences between needs and wants. Students will also recognize that food is a basic human need. |
Grades:
2-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: Hunger Webs Activity In this 25-minute activity, students will explore hunger issues through group brainstorms and discussions. |
Grades:
2-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: The Food I Eat Activity In this 30-minute activity, students will explore the cost of the food, what constitutes a healthy diet and the many reasons why people experience hunger. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: Food Banks Activity In this 20-minute activity, students will explore solutions to hunger issues in their community and the organizations that offer support. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: Hunger in My Community Activity In this 40-minute activity, students will reflect on their knowledge of hunger in their community and develop a message to spread awareness. |
Grades:
2-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: Creative Story Activity In this 30-minute activity, students will use their communication skills and creativity to fight local hunger. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: Halloween for Hunger Campaign This 20-minute activity will introduce students to a way to take action against local hunger by exploring Free The Children’s annual Halloween for Hunger campaign. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Local Hunger | |
| Children's Rights: Full Lesson Plan This lesson plan is designed to help educators dive deeply into children’s rights issues. Students will learn the facts and engage with the issues, emerging as children’s rights advocates. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: The Arts, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Children's Rights | |
| Children’s Rights: Not Just Little Adults Activity In this 25-minute activity, students will become familiar with international human rights documents and the unique rights of children. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Children's Rights | |
| Children’s Rights: Mapping Human Rights Activity In this 25-minute activity, students will explore the concept of human rights by identifying where and how human rights are exercised in their community. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: The Arts, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Children's Rights | |
| Children’s Rights: United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Activity In this 25-minute activity, students will develop a clear understanding of the UNCRC and the rights they have as youth. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: The Arts, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Children's Rights | |
| Children’s Rights: Upholding Children’s Rights Activity In this 20-minute activity, students will apply their knowledge to identify instances where children's rights have been denied. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: The Arts, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Children's Rights | |
| Children’s Rights: Action Planning Activity In this continuous project, students will apply their human rights learning while exploring how to take action in support of children's rights. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Children's Rights | |
| Children's Rights: Vow of Silence Campaign Activity In this 25-minute activity, students will learn how they can take action in support of children's rights by participating in the Vow of Silence campaign. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: The Arts, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Children's Rights | |
| Called to Change the World: A Catholic Resource Grade 7 These lessons link the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations and the Expectations of the Religious Education and Family Life Education documents to the work of Free The Children. The lessons provide engaging activities for learning, leading, serving and changing the world. |
Grades:
7-7 Subjects: Religious Education |
Called to Change the World | |
| Community Mapping Guide This resource introduces students to community mapping, a tool they can use to take action in their community. Students will map out the places and people who can help them make a difference and uncover issues affecting their community. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: The Arts, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Other | |
| Action Planning Guide Action plans are crucial to the success of any fundraising or awareness raising effort. This resource will help students stay organized and motivated, help them monitor their progress and ensure their actions are as successful as they can be. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: The Arts, Mathematics, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Other | |
| Haiti: Full Lesson Plan This lesson plan uses Haiti as a vehicle to explore global issues such as sustainable development and poverty, while developing students' critical thinking skills. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: The Arts, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Haiti | |
| Haiti: Before the Earthquake Activity This 15-minute activity encourages students to share their knowledge of Haiti and discuss Haiti’s vulnerability to natural disasters. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Haiti | |
| Haiti: Haitian Mural Activity This project, developed for two one-hour periods, gives students an opportunity to explore Haitian culture and to uncover the positive, rich cultural vibrancy of the country. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: The Arts, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Haiti | |
| Haiti: Haiti Earthquake and Natural Disasters Activity This 45-minute activity introduces students to the topic of natural disasters, evaluating their prior knowledge before going further into details of the Haiti earthquake. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: Language, History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Haiti | |
| Haiti: Country Mapping Activity This 45-minute activity involves students working through the events of the Haitian earthquake, providing them with a greater understanding of the struggles of the Haitian people. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: The Arts, Language, History and Geography, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Haiti | |
| Haiti: Rebuilding Haiti Activity In this 30-minute activity, students gain an understanding of sustainable development. Students will discuss sustainable ways to rebuild Haiti and get the country back on its feet. |
Grades:
4-8 Subjects: Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Haiti | |
| Haiti: Haiti in the News Activity In this daily 15-minute activity, students will explore news coverage about Haiti, developing media literacy and critical thinking skills. |
Grades:
5-8 Subjects: Language, History and Geography, Social Studies |
Haiti | |
| Citizenship: Shameless Idealists Activity In this activity students will learn about what it means to be a world-changer by engaging with a leading example of an active citizen. |
Grades:
4-6 Subjects: The Arts, Language, Social Studies |
Citizenship | |
| Citizenship: Find Your Cause This activity helps students find the social or environmental issue(s) that pique their interest and inspire them to make a difference as active citizens. |
Grades:
4-6 Subjects: Language, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Citizenship | |
| Communication: Writing In this activity, students will develop thier writing skills and explore the power of writing in their role as a world-changer. |
Grades:
4-6 Subjects: The Arts, Language, Social Studies |
Communication | |
| Communication: Active Listening In this activity students will recognize the importance of active listening in their role as a world-changer by practicing their listening skills. |
Grades:
4-6 Subjects: The Arts, Language, Social Studies |
Communication | |
| Communication: Public Speaking In this activity students will learn how to develop an effective speech. Sudents will learn how to have their voice heard, argue for their cause, and mobilize a group of people around their cause. |
Grades:
4-6 Subjects: The Arts, Language, Social Studies |
Communication | |
| Team Building: Trust in Me In this activity, students explore the meaning of trust. This simple game will help students to realize the importance of relying on others and working together to achieve a common goal. |
Grades:
4-6 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, Social Studies |
Team Building | |
| Team Building: Team Rollercoaster In this activity, students explore the concept of cooperation as they bring different ideas and talents to a challenging but open-ended project. |
Grades:
4-6 Subjects: Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Technology |
Team Building | |
| Team Building: Build Your Team In this activity, students start taking action on the issues they care about, developing personal awareness of their talents and how they fit into a world-changing team. |
Grades:
4-6 Subjects: Health and Physical Education, Language, Social Studies |
Team Building | |
| Media Tool Kit This tool kit will support you and your students in spreading the word about your world-changing actions. This resource will ensure you have all the information you need when working with the media including accurate key messaging about Free The Children. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: General |
Other | |
| Children's Literature: Annotated Bibliography This in-depth annotated bibliography will introduce you to a variety of children's literature organized by various themes including empathy, compassion, community and others. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: General |
Children's Literature | |
| East Africa Drought Lesson Plan Through this lesson students will gain knowledge on the crisis in East Africa. As they discover the region’s geographic characteristics and environment and social struggles, they will learn about short-term and long-term drought relief efforts and what they can do to help. |
Grades:
1-8 Subjects: History and Geography, Social Studies, Health and Physical Education, Language, The Arts |
Drought in East Africa |
Bring important social and global issues alive in your classroom with resources created specifically for secondary students. Organized by grade level, subject area and topic, the chart below will help you access our library of resources. You will find individual activities and full lesson plans below to help you mentor your students and embed social justice in your classroom.
| Resource | Description | Grade/Subject | Topic |
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| Local Hunger: Full Lesson Plan This full lesson plan is designed to help educators and students explore local hunger issues before working together to determine solutions to this often hidden problem. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: Needs versus Wants Activity In this 20-minute activity, students will develop an understanding of the differences between needs and wants and recognize food as a basic human need. |
Grades:
9-10 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: Grocery Budget In this 30-minute activity, students will explore the cost of the food, what constitutes a healthy diet and the many reasons why people experience hunger. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: Hunger in Your Community In this continuous project, students will research hunger issues in their community. With this knowledge, students will create a visual display that will be hung in the school to teach their peers about local hunger. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: Hunger Myths Activity In this 30-minute activity, students will develop their critical thinking skills by exploring the many reasons why people suffer from hunger. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: Hunger Banquet Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will experience a unique and memorable experience that will allow them to learn about the impact and prevalence of hunger in their community. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Local Hunger | |
| Local Hunger: Halloween for Hunger Campaign In this 20-minute activity, students will be introduced to Free The Children's Halloween for Hunger Campaign and learn how they can take action to end local hunger. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education |
Local Hunger | |
| Children's Rights: Full Lesson Plan This lesson plan is designed to help educators dive deeply into children’s rights issues. Students will learn the facts and engage with the issues, emerging as children’s rights advocates. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education |
Children's Rights | |
| Children's Rights: A New Planet Activity In this 10-minute activity, students will explore human rights by identifying the essential qualities that make us human. Students will also learn the concept "universal rights." |
Grades:
9-10 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Children's Rights | |
| Children's Rights: Where Our Rights Come From In this 10-minute activity, students will take a more in-depth look at human rights, learn why human rights exist and learn why they are necessary for quality of life. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Children's Rights | |
| Children's Rights: Not Just Little Adults Activity In this 20-minute activity, students will become familiar with international human rights documents and the unique rights of children. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Children's Rights | |
| Children's Rights: The Three Ps Activity In this 30-minute activity, students will develop a clear understanding of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and learn the rights they have as youth. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Children's Rights | |
| Children's Rights: Scavenger Hunt Activity In this 30-minute activity, students will discover that many children are denied their basic rights. It is an opportunity for them to use the knowledge they have on children’s rights to identify instances where these rights have been denied. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Children's Rights | |
| Children's Rights: Action Planning Activity In this continuous projects, students will apply their human and children's rights knowledge while learning how to take action on the issue. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Children's Rights | |
| Children's Rights: Break the Silence! PSA Activity In this continuous project, students will use their communication skills to develop a message about the UNCRC and a children’s rights issue of choice. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education |
Children's Rights | |
| Children's Rights: Vow of Silence Campaign In this 30-minute activity, students will learn about Free The Children's Vow of Silence campaign and how they can take action to support children's rights. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education |
Children's Rights | |
| Haiti: Full Lesson Plan This lesson plan uses Haiti as a vehicle to explore global issues such as sustainable development and poverty, while developing students' critical thinking skills. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Haiti | |
| Haiti: Before the Earthquake Activity In this 20-minute activity, students will be introduced to the country of Haiti in order to assess students’ prior knowledge and understanding of the country. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Haiti | |
| Haiti: Country Profile Activity In this continuous project, students will learn key issues plaguing Haiti prior to the earthquake, including social, political, economic and environmental factors. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Haiti | |
| Haiti: Natural Disasters Activity In this 20-minute activity, students will learn the natural causes of earthquakes, before discussing how natural disasters impact countries and their people. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Haiti | |
| Haiti: Blog Activity In this continuous projects, students will learn about the Haiti earthquake in real time, learning how to reflect on the issues that occurred. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Haiti | |
| Haiti: Analyzing Aid Agencies Activity In this continous projects, students will analyze how different aid agencies respond during a time of tragedy, such as the earthquake in Haiti. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Haiti | |
| Aboriginal Education: Full Lesson Plan Through this lesson, students will explore First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations in Canada with a particular emphasis on access to education. Students will formulate and share opinions on local issues and develop critical thinking skills. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Native Languages, Native Studies, Language |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Aboriginal Education: Aboriginal Traditions Activity In this 30-minute activity, students will learn about Canadian Aboriginal populations and heritage by exploring a general overview of culture and customs. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Sciences and Humanities, Native Languages, Native Studies, Language |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Aboriginal Education: Comparing Aboriginal Groups Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will complete an in depth study of a specific Canadian Aboriginal community and present their findings to the class. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Sciences and Humanities, Native Languages, Native Studies, Language |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Aboriginal Education: Aboriginal Rights Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will gain an understanding of the rights and laws that bind Aboriginal peoples. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Sciences and Humanities, Native Languages, Native Studies, Language |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Aboriginal Education: Exploring the Issues Activity In this 30-minute activity, students will explore the issues Aboriginal peoples face in the education system. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Social Sciences and Humanities, Native Languages, Native Studies, Language |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Aboriginal Education: Aboriginal Initiatives Across Canada In this continuous projects, students will analyze different Aboriginal assistance strategies implemented by various organizations. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Native Languages, Native Studies, Language |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Aboriginal Education: Local Spotlight Campaign In this 20-minute activity, students learn how they can support Aboriginal education by participating in Free The Children and the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative’s Aboriginal Education campaign. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Native Languages, Native Studies, Language |
Aboriginal Education | |
| Health: Freedom From Disease Full Lesson Plan This lesson plan explores the purpose and inner workings of the health pillar from Free The Children’s Adopt a Village model. Students will explore what it means to free global communities from disease. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Business Studies |
Health | |
| Health: Exploring Disease Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will learn about health issues around the world and the prevalence of disease in the global community. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Sciences, Mathematics |
Health | |
| Health: Free From Disease Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will explore the ways people are affected by disease around the world and what Free The Children does to help combat this global problem. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Sciences, Business Studies |
Health | |
| Health: The Health Pillar Activity In this continuous project, students learn about Free The Children’s health pillar in order to understand how communities around the world can be freed from disease. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Sciences, Business Studies |
Health | |
| Health: Five Days for Freedom Campaign In this 30-minute activity, students will learn how to take action in support of health by participating in Free The Children's Five Days for Freedom Campaign. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education |
Health | |
| Education: Freedom from Exploitation Lesson Plan This lesson plan explores the purpose and inner workings of the education pillar from Free The Children’s Adopt a Village model. Students will explore what it means to free global communities from exploitation. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Business Studies |
Education | |
| Education: Uncovering Exploitation Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will learn about exploitation issues around the world and the prevalence of exploitation in the global community. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Sciences, Mathematics |
Education | |
| Education: Free from Exploitation Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will learn how people are affected by exploitation around the world and how Free The Children helps combat this global problem. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Sciences, Business Studies |
Education | |
| Education: The Education Pillar Activity In this continous project, students will explore Free The Children’s education pillar in order to learn about ways communities around the world can be freed from exploitation. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Sciences, Business Studies |
Education | |
| Education: Five Days for Freedom Activity In this 30-minute activity, students will learn how to take action in support of education by participating in Free The Children's Five Days for Freedom Campaign. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education |
Education | |
| Alternative Income: Freedom From Poverty Full Lesson Plan This lesson plan explores the purpose and inner workings of the alternative income pillar from Free The Children’s Adopt a Village model. Students will explore what it means to free global communities from poverty. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Business Studies |
Alternative Income | |
| Alternative Income: Uncovering Poverty Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will learn about poverty issues around the world and the prevalence of poverty in the global community. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Sciences, Mathematics |
Alternative Income | |
| Alternative Income: Free From Poverty Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will explore how people are affected by poverty around the world and what Free The Children does to help combat this global problem. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Sciences, Business Studies |
Alternative Income | |
| Alternative Income: The Alternative Income Pillar Activity In this ongoing activity, students will explore Free The Children’s education pillar in order to learn about ways communities around the world can be freed from poverty. |
Grades:
9-10 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Sciences, Business Studies |
Alternative Income | |
| Alternative Income: Five Days for Freedom Campaign In this 30-minute activity, students will learn how to take action to end poverty by participating in Free The Children's Five Days for Freedom Campaign. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education |
Alternative Income | |
| Clean Water: Freedom From Thirst Full Lesson Plan This lesson plan explores the purpose and inner workings of the clean water and sanitation pillar from Free The Children’s Adopt a Village model. Students will explore what it means to free global communities from thirst. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education |
Clean Water | |
| Clean Water: Exploring Clean Water Issues Activity In this 60-minute activity, students learn about water and sanitation issues around the world and the prevalence of thirst in the global community. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Sciences, Mathematics |
Clean Water | |
| Clean Water: Free from Thirst Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will learn how people are affected by thirst around the world and what Free The Children does to help combat this global problem. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Sciences, Business Studies |
Clean Water | |
| Clean Water: The Water and Sanitation Pillar Activity In this 60-minute activity, students will learn about Free The Children’s clean water and sanitation pillar in order to learn about ways communities around the world can be freed from thirst. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education, Sciences, Business Studies |
Clean Water | |
| Clean Water: Five Days for Freedom Campaign In this 30-minute activity, students will learn how to support clean water initiatives by participating in Free The Children's Five Days for Freedom Campaign. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education |
Clean Water | |
| Called to Change the World: A Catholic Resource Grade 10 These lessons link the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations and the Expectations of the Religious Education and Family Life Education documents to the work of Free The Children. The lessons provide engaging activities for learning, leading, serving and changing the world. |
Grades:
10-10 Subjects: Religious Education |
Called to Change the World | |
| Called to Change the World: A Catholic Resource Grade 11-12 These lessons link the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations and the Expectations of the Religious Education and Family Life Education documents to the work of Free The Children. The lessons provide engaging activities for learning, leading, serving and changing the world. |
Grades:
11-12 Subjects: Religious Education |
Called to Change the World | |
| Action Planning Guide Action plans are crucial to the success of any fundraising or awareness raising effort. This resource will help students stay organized and motivated, help them monitor their progress and ensure their actions are as successful as they can be. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education |
Other | |
| Community Mapping Guide This resource introduces students to community mapping, a tool they can use to take action in their community. Students will map out the places and people who can help them make a difference and uncover issues affecting their community. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, Computer Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technological Education |
Other | |
| Millennium Development Goals: Full Lesson Plan This lesson, designed for three sixty-minute periods, educates students on the eight millennium goals and each specific initiative. It emphasizes the global nature of the project and the actions that are being taken to meet the goals. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: G8 Summit Role Play In this activity, designed for two 60-minute periods, students will be introduced to the purpose and practices of G8 Summits and explore the concept of debt reduction and cancellation. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: Enviromentally Friendly Alternatives In this activity, designed for two 60-minute periods, students will understand how individual actions contribute to environmental degradation and generate strategies for reducing their impact on the environment. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: Global Strategies Vaccinations In this 60-minute activity, students will understand the importance of vaccinations as a way to prevent disease and apply their understanding to a current child health issue affecting the developing world. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: Solutions to World Hunger In this two 60-minute activity lesson, students will gain an understanding of the complexities of world hunger and development strategy and explore diplomacy by working together. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: Mock United Nations In this continuous lesson, students will learn how the United Nations works, and be introduced to HIV/AIDS and how it hinders development in some of the poorest countries in the world. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: The Story of a Birth In this continuous projects, students will discover the range of experiences and health care services provided for pregnant women around the world. Students will also develop their communication skills. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: Invisible Girls In this 60-minute activity, students will be introduced to the issue of gender equality, in relation to access to education. Students will participate in a discussion about girls' rights and develop their writing skills. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Millennium Development Goals: The Importance of Education In this 60-minute activity, students will make links between their own experience of education and the experience of their peers around the world who may not benefit from education. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: The Arts, Canadian and World Studies, English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Millennium Development Goals | |
| Media Tool Kit This tool kit will support you and your students in spreading the word about your world-changing actions. This resource will ensure you have all the information you need when working with the media including accurate key messaging about Free The Children. |
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Other | |
| East Africa Drought Lesson Plan Through this lesson students will gain knowledge on the crisis in East Africa. As they discover the region’s geographic characteristics and environment and social struggles, they will learn about short-term and long-term drought relief efforts and what they can do to help. |
Grades:
9-12 Subjects: Technological Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Sciences, Health and Physical Education, English, Computer Studies, Canadian and World Studies, The Arts |
Drought in East Africa |
 
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