Lesson Plan 2: Homelessness

Homelessness is a reality in our communities, yet how many of us would prefer to ignore it? In this episode, we dive deeper into the issue of homelessness and explore how we can see people who are homeless not as their addiction, issues, or appearance, but rather as people of unconditional value.

Grade level: 9-12

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson duration: 50 min

Learning outcomes:

• Wrestle with their own stigma about homelessness and make room for more empathy.
• Internalize that how we see people affects how we treat people, and how we treat people affects how they see themselves
• Practice using people-first language.

Lesson includes:

• 10 minute workshop video 
• “The Feelings of Homelessness” worksheet (Printable)
• Warm-up, Core Lesson, and Reinforcement Activities
• Reflection and discussion questions such as:
• How do the people around you talk about homelessness?
• Do you feel like it is a fair representation of who these people are?

Materials required (not included):

• Screen & speakers for viewing video

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