Investing In Others (6-8)
What is it like to be homeless? What is our responsibility to address the issues of poverty, hunger, and homelessness?
Photo Credit: Homeless by Pedro Riberio Simoes is licensed under CC by 2.0
Students construct a simple shelter to gain a sense of empathy for the situation of people who are homeless. After reading an article about homelessness by Anna Quindlen, they discuss a respectful way to use the language that describes a group of people who are vulnerable. They reflect on basic needs that may be difficult to meet when one doesn’t have a home.
Students discuss the word homeless and how it is used in a sentence (as adjective and noun). After reading an article about homelessness by Anna Quindlen, they discuss a respectful way to use the language that describes a group of people who are vulnerable.
Students reflect on basic needs that may be difficult to meet when one doesn’t have a home. They take action by creating personal hygiene kits or asking a local nonprofit how they can help support their efforts to assist homeless people.