Homelessness Teacher Resources

Students explore the concept of social justice. For this service learning worksheet, students read Wanda's Roses in order to understand homelessness, hunger, and poverty.

Seventh graders investigate the impact of the Populist Party. In this Kansas history lesson, 7th graders examine historical documents that enable them to find out what the Populist Party stood for and how Governor Lewelling dealt with...

Students explore the components and meaning of philanthropy. In this community awareness instructional activity, students are able to identify and research agencies and organizations that provide services to children in need, compare and...

Take learners on a journey throughout the world to discover how other people live. Scholars experience a taste of what life feels like for those in poverty and without housing. Activities include discussions, building a cardboard house,...

Students describe the many contributions Jane Addams has made to America. They identify problems in their community concerning the homeless and the hungry and learn from a social worker what progams are available to help these people.

Students are introduced to the characteristics of street children. They identify the causes of the children leaving home and the international and regional organizations that are trying to help the situation. Using the internet, they...

Students are introduced to the topic of street children. They identify the main reasons children leave home. Using the internet, they research the availablity of healthcare and education of children in an assigned country. They develop...

Students are introduced to the topic of street children. They identify the main reasons why they are lead to a live of living on the streets. In groups, they discuss the extent of the problem throughout the world today. They create an...

Twelfth graders identify issues related to the rights of children who live on the street. Using the internet, they research topics of interest to them. In groups, they develop arguments supporting their point of view and debate them in...

Middle schoolers explore poverty-related issues, use research, discussion and class work to further understanding of situations in developing countries, and discuss and compare Students own school life with that of children in...

Seventh graders create a PowerPoint presentation documenting their research on the plight of the less fortunate. Using internet research and sources, they gather information about their topic and use the provided template to create...

Learners read "A Single Lucid Moment" as a class. In groups, they identify the aspects of the United States that might allow for homelessness to happen and compare it with the culture of New Guinea. They write a journal entry about how...

In this novel analysis instructional activity, students complete a 'homeless' enactment to further analyze the novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Students devise, present, and debate at the community meeting the position of the homelessness...

Students analyze three different types of temporary shelters and their designs for environmental factors. In this shelter design lesson, students analyze how designers address environmental problems for homeless or refugees. Students...

Processed foods use inorganic compounds for flavoring and preservation. This take-home laboratory challenges scholars to find 20 different compounds identified on the labels of foods to list on their data collection sheet. The activity...

Students in grade K-3 prepare a meal once a week for 16-20 residents at Welcome House, a homeless shelter in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. This Feinstein Kids Can Make a Difference community service project provides students with...

In this word search worksheet, students solve a word search by locating thirty words related to alcohol. The word list includes homeless and hungover.

Students become familiar with local organizations from the four sectors of the economy that help the needy. In this service project lesson, students interview people from organizations that help the needy. Students explore the needs of...

A lot happened to European economics, policy, and social systems after WWII. This 24 page social studies packet provides images, reading passages, comprehension questions, and critical thinking questions regarding all things Europe from...

Students create a diorama of the habitat of the fish of their choice, along with a research paper. They research habitats, the factors which affect specific habitats, and how fish adapt to different habitats in order to meet their unique...

Have your class react to a number of statements about The Cat in the Hat, then read a news article about a special event honoring the birthday of the popular book. The teacher introduces an article with a discussion and vocabulary...

Nascent poets carefully examine a color photograph and then respond to a series of questions. Using these responses, they craft a poem prompted by the image. A link to powerful photos is included so the exercise can be repeated.

Wouldn't it be great to live an a community without pain, without danger? Such a society is the goal of the community in The Giver. Using Lois Lowry's dystopian novel as the core text, class members read primary source materials...

Matt Black's photo essay, "The Geography of Poverty" provides a shocking reminder of the poverty that exists in the United States. The resource not only focuses attention on poverty but also conditions that have given rise to situation...