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Students research a landmark human rights case and present their findings as an original, creative exhibit — video, podcast, museum panel, or interactive digital project. With 16 Canadian and international cases to choose from, every student engages with a story that still matters today. Research, legal analysis, creative communication, and personal reflection are all built into one cohesive task — making this project a natural fit for Law, Social Studies, History, English, Media Studies, or any

This engaging three-part assignment challenges students to research a real individual who drove legal or social change, design a single-page worksheet, and teach their peers in a structured 10-minute session — without scripts, slides, or phones. Students demonstrate genuine understanding of legal concepts and factors of change, not surface-level copying.

Unit Bundle Overview: Empty Plates & Awareness CampaignWhile designed for Grade 12, this unit is fully customizable and can be adapted to fit other grades and subjects focusing on social justice, food insecurity, and community engagement. This bundled product includes two engaging and thought-provoking learning experiences designed to explore the issue of food insecurity. Empty Plates: Exploring Food Insecurity This unit, originally designed for the Grade 12 HFA4U course, takes students on an

As teachers, we’ve all seen how students sometimes rely on AI to get through assignments without actually engaging with the material. That’s why I created an 18-week reflective journal that works for grades 7 and up, and can be used for any subject. The journal can be printed for each student and used throughout the semester/course. It encourages students to reflect on their progress, set achievable goals, and think about what they’re really learning. It’s a tool to keep them on track, build bet

Students will design an awareness campaign focused on food insecurity in a community of their choice. After researching the causes and effects of food insecurity, they will create innovative ways to raise awareness and propose practical solutions. Students can present their findings in various formats, such as a video or social media campaign, with the aim of inspiring others to take meaningful action and create real change. This project can be used as a stand-alone assignment or paired with the

Empty Plates: Exploring Food Insecurity engages students in the real-world issue of food insecurity. In this unit, students will examine the social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to food scarcity, both in Canada and globally. They will also explore how food insecurity affects health and quality of life. The goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to take meaningful action, whether through raising awareness or contributing to solutions. While this unit is tai

This group project is totally customizable to suit your class/curriculum and takes approximately 4h to complete. Students then present their workshops, which are not included in the 4h prep time. This is more than a presentation; students need to make it interactive, and consolidate learning with a handout and activity at the end of the workshop. A rubric is also included for marking. This particular set is for Global Institutions and Human Rights.

These slides can be used stand alone with modifications or in conjunction with the Empty Plates Unit Plan, where the articles and activities are described in detail.