Diversity in the Outdoors Unit Plan and Workbook | Teach For Justice

The purpose of this resource is to raise awareness of discrimination in outdoor spaces and to teach about the benefits of diversity. This workbook is divided into five sections. One section will be completed by students each day, along with other discussions and activities outlined in the teacher’s guide. This workbook is meant to be used to complement important discussions pertaining to racism, privilege, discrimination and diversity. 

Content Warning: This resource covers a sensitive topic, including discussions of violence. It can lead to students asking difficult questions. Be prepared to have thoughtful and purposeful discussions with students. Create a safe and non-judgemental space within your classroom.

Estimated Lesson Duration: 1 week (75 minutes for daily lessons)

Learning Goals:

• We are learning about issues affecting diversity in the outdoors.
• We are learning about different forms of racism and discrimination that exist in society. 
• We are learning how to respond to racism and discrimination in a way that makes outdoor spaces, and society as a whole, more inclusive.

This workbook can be completed digitally through TpT’s Digital Activity Tool.

Assessment:

• Assess “Diversity in the Outdoors” workbook for accuracy and completion
• Provide students with level 1-4 for their Action Plan using the provided rubric and include descriptive contents
• Teacher-student conference about diversity in the outdoors to assess understanding of key concepts and vocabulary

Table of Contents

1. Title Page
2. Diversity in the Outdoors
3. Diversity in the Outdoors - Questions
4. What is Discrimination?
5. What is Discrimination? - Questions
6. What is Discrimination? - Questions
7. What is Privilege?
8. What is Privilege?
9. Personal Experiences - Christian Cooper
10. Personal Experiences - Questions
11. Personal Experiences - Vauhxx Booker
12. Personal Experiences - Questions
13. Personal Experiences - Ahmaud Arbery
14. Personal Experiences - Questions
15. What is Privilege? - Questions
16. Diversify the Outdoor Industry
17. Outdoor Industry Diversity Statements - Patagonia
18. Outdoor Industry Diversity Statements - MEC
19. Outdoor Industry Research
20. Diversify the Outdoor Industry - Questions
21. Diversify the Outdoor Industry - Questions
22. Take Action in the Outdoors
23. Covert and Overt Racism
24. Covert and Overt Racism
25. Speaking Out
26. Helping the Planet
27. Diversity in the Outdoors Project
28. Outdoor Space Audit
29. Outdoor Space Perspectives
30. Media Analysis
31. Diversity Project Organizer
32. Diversity Project Reflection
33. Diversity Project Rubric
34. Teacher's Guide (8 pages)

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