1. 6 Week Unit Sarah Allen

2. Introduction: What is Socioeconomic Status? Objectives - Students gain a better understanding of what Socioeconomic Status is. -Students tap into background knowledge KWL Chart Focus/Read/Discuss: http://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/factsheet-cyf.aspx http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1694190/ http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/impact-of-hunger/hunger-and-poverty/hunger-and-poverty-fact-sheet.html Research different charities and organizations in the area. Find family to Support Start school wide can drive WEEK 1

3. Socioeconomic Status and Health Objectives: -Students to have a better understanding on how Socioeconomic Status effects health -Students to discuss the problems with how things are now in terms of health and healthcare Focus/Read/Discuss 1) http://epirev.oxfordjournals.org/content/29/1/29.short 2)http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/116917?sid=21105931018681&uid=4&uid=3739728&uid=3 739256&uid=2 3) http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=202015 Continue Work on KWL Chart Throughout the week watch “Pursuit of Happiness” Discuss about movie/struggles faced http://www.teachwithmovies.org/guides/pursuit-of-happyness-files/stories-we-tell.pdf Read the above counter article about the film WEEK 2

4. Socioeconomic Status and Race Objectives: Students see that racial disparities still exist Students understand why these exist Students look at ways to overcome the disparities Focus/Read/Discuss http://kff.org/other/state-indicator/poverty-rate-by-raceethnicity/ http://www.npc.umich.edu/publications/policy_briefs/brief16/ https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/poverty/news/2014/09/17/97287/the-top-10-solutions-to-cut-poverty- and-grow-the-middle-class/ Focus Book- The Woman of Brewster Place Focus on the situations that caused the woman in the story to be where they are. Discuss if race had anything to do with their poverty why/why not Potentially watch some key clips from the movie Continue KWL Charts WEEK 3

5. Socioeconomic Status and Education Objectives: -Students learn about the effects of poverty on students education -Benefits of School and Community Involvement -Learning the truths about myths and stereotypes Focus/Read/Discuss http://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/indicator/2013/05/poverty-dropouts.aspx https://www.childfund.org/Poverty-and-Education-in-the-US/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-cardinali/bridging-the-false-dichot_b_4373810.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/10/28/five-stereotypes-about-poor-families- and-education/ Continue KWL WEEK 4

6. Socioeconomic Status and Crime Objectives -Students will see the relationship between Poverty and Crime -Discuss why it’s sometimes the only option Focus/Read/Discuss http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1360943/ http://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/factsheet-violence.aspx https://pub209healthcultureandsociety.wikispaces.com/The+Relationship+be tween+Low+Socio-Economic+Status+%26+Incarceration+Rates Read “The Outsiders” Finish KWL WEEK 5

7. Make a Difference Volunteer Week Monday: Volunteering at a Soup Kitchen Tuesday: Volunteering at a Homeless Shelter Wednesday: Volunteering at a Food Bank Thursday: Bake Sale for Family Friday: Shopping and Wrapping Presents for Family in Need. Homework: After each day writing a reflection about experiences, events that happened and emotions felt. Make a plan to continue to volunteer and help others in the community. WEEK 6