This is the third and final installment of EfJ's lesson plan on the intersection of U.S. policy on immigration and labor. Part three covers from 1975 through 2012.
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This four page resource is the second part of a three part lesson plan. This installment looks at the intersection of U.S. policy on immigration and labor from 1900 through 1975.
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This four page resource reviews key events in migration patterns and immigration laws in the U.S up until 1903. It raises central questions about the relationship between the need for labor and attitu...more
The current controversy over the proposed building of a new community center and Mosque near Ground Zero provides a teachable moment to look beneath the rhetoric and analyze a variety of perspectives ...more
Rosa Parks was a remarkable woman whose life and actions revealed what it meant to take a stand for justice - even while sitting down. This 10-page print-ready lesson plan is an activity designed to h...more
This five-page resource provides an introduction to the themes of Catholic Social Teaching through the use of a video prepared by Catholic Relief Services on Fair Trade, "Solidarity in a Cup"...more
This 7-page resource outlines the Church's perspective on climate change,
provides the basic facts on climate change (including a flow chart with
pictures), and includes an activity for reflection on ...more
Campaigning for Human Dignity
This lesson plan invites students to learn about the issues of the campaign and explore the connection to promoting human dignity. Students learn about each candidat...more
For Critical Thinking & Analysis
This lesson plan invites students to look at the ideals of a political campaign and the ethics employed in the use of media ads. Students will chart ads and deter...more
The 2008 Olympics have provided a venue to focus a spotlight on the human rights abuses of the Chinese government. They also hold a teachable moment. This three-page resource includes background inf...more
