Redlining Lesson: Understanding Our Past to Reimagine Our Future

Provided by: UCI Science Project; CA History-Social Science Project |Published on: October 10, 2024
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This three-day lesson plan will teach students about the unequal distribution of green spaces in cities through data analysis and exploring maps, with a culminating activity that encourages activism through infographic artwork. Students will also learn about the historical background of redlining, how it impacts health and proximity to green spaces, and the importance of parks.
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Subjects: Science, Geography
Authors: Dr. Kelley Lê, Dr. Shelley Brooks
Region: California
Languages: English

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