One Voice for Grades 6-8
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Module 1
What is the American Identity?
Week 2: How do our individual differences shape who we are? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: What is individuality?
Lesson 2: How does individuality shape our experience as Americans?
Lesson 3: How does our invidiual experience overlap in groups?
Lesson 4: Looking closely at similarities and differences
Lesson 5: Reflecting a positive self-concept
Week 3: How has identity evolved since our founding? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: What is cultural identity?
Lesson 2: Examining cultural representation
Lesson 3: Breaking barriers throughout history
Lesson 4: The culture that made me
Lesson 5: The makings of a ‘Cultural Mosaic’
Week 4: How can we build cross-cultural relationships? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: What are empathy and perspective-taking?
Lesson 2: How do we move from tolerance to acceptance?
Lesson 3: How can we show respect to and connect with others?
Lesson 4: How can we respectfully communicate when we disagree?
Lesson 5: Being a “Safe Space” for Others
Week 5: How does a nation reconcile past injustices? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: How do beliefs influence actions?
Lesson 2: Can legislative compromises solve moral issues?
Lesson 3: What is democracy in action?
Lesson 4: How do regional tensions challenge national unity?
Lesson 5: What happens when justice is denied?
Week 6: How do assumptions limit us and others? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: What are stereotypes?
Lesson 2: What is tolerance?
Lesson 3: How have our beliefs about tolerance changed over time?
Lesson 4: How can we counter assumptions in our thinking?
Lesson 5: How can we help others understand our perspective?
Module 2
How do we practice democratic values?
Week 1: How do people in the U.S. practice democracy? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: What are democratic values?
Lesson 2: How can taking perspective help us work together?
Lesson 3: How do Americans meet in the middle to solve problems?
Lesson 4: How are civil rights and economic opportunities be related?
Lesson 5: How can we increase our social awareness?
Week 2: What do the lived experiences of others teach me about the American Identity? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: How do different stories shape the American Identity?
Lesson 2: How does diversity strengthen the United States?
Lesson 3: How do perspectives change over time?
Lesson 4: How can democratic ideals support innovation?
Lesson 5: What is an inclusive vision for an American identity?
Week 3: How do we resolve conflict in a democracy? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: How do we express our differences in the U.S.?
Lesson 2: How can we resolve conflict in a democracy?
Lesson 3: How does the legal system play a role in change?
Lesson 4: Perspectives on conflict resolution
Lesson 5: How would you rule on this case?
Week 4: How do we promote social mobility and equity? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: What is social inequity?
Lesson 2: Perspectives on promoting social mobility
Lesson 3: Looking closer at equity & fairness
Lesson 4: Working with others to enhance social equity
Lesson 5: Helping others build bridges & ladders for equity
Week 5: How does the First Amendment shape democracy? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: What is the First Amendment?
Lesson 2: Freedom of the press
Lesson 3: Freedom of assembly
Lesson 4: Freedom of religion
Lesson 5: Freedom of speech
Week 6: How does my identity impact my role as a citizen? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: The Compromises that Defined America
Lesson 2: Three-Fifths a Citizen
Lesson 3: Of the People, For the People, By the People
Lesson 4: Perspectives on Citizenship Rights
Lesson 5: Inclusion as Fully Equal Citizens
Module 3
What can we do about injustice?
Week 1: What can we do about injustice? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: What does injustice mean to me?
Lesson 2: What does injustice look like?
Lesson 3: What happens when justice fails?
Lesson 4: What is environmental justice?
Lesson 5: How can we promote justice?
Week 2: What rights do students have against injustice? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: The right to public education
Lesson 2: What does the law say about dress code?
Lesson 3: What rights do student journalists have?
Lesson 4: Can students protest?
Lesson 5: What is due process?
Week 3: How have people struggled with racial equity in the US? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: What are civil rights?
Lesson 2: How have people fought for racial equity in the US?
Lesson 3: What can we learn from the fight for racial equity?
Lesson 4: How has the Civil Rights Movement impacted me?
Lesson 5: What work remains on issues of racial equity in the US?
Week 4: Free to Be You and Me (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: How does "me" influence "we"
Lesson 2: Mirror on the wall
Lesson 3: Exploring your digital identity
Lesson 4: Pursuing your passions
Lesson 5: The lessons that shape me
Week 5: How have Americans stood up against injustice? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: When do actions speak louder than words?
Lesson 2: Principles and Protests
Lesson 3: What are the consequences of taking action?
Lesson 4: Decisions about taking a stand
Lesson 5: How will I respond to injustice?
Week 6: What does it take to sustain democracy? (Coming Soon)
Lesson 1: How does voting strengthen our democracy?
Lesson 2: What makes an informed voter?
Lesson 3: How have voting rights been addressed in U.S. history?
Lesson 4: What are the responsibilities of being a citizen ?
Lesson 5: What does it take to sustain democracy?
Table Talk: How to Discuss One Voice with Your Teen
Having meaningful conversations about equity and social justice issues is so important for students of all ages. But knowing where to start and how to structure the conversation can be a challenge. Watch these short videos for some great advice on how some simple dinnertime discussion can help reinforce the One Voice lessons:
