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Collage of Concerns ActivityCollage of Concerns Activity
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Teaching Tolerance
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Collage of Concerns

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A picture can speak louder than words. An interesting lesson introduces the themes of social justice and diversity to young learners by having them create artwork. Scholars create collages from a variety of sources to showcase what diversity or other social themes mean to them. They also discuss the process and creation of their collages in group discussion and journal entries. 

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Concepts

collages, social justice, social awareness, social commentary, tolerance, cultural diversity, art forms, social art, social-emotional learning, casel

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils create an original work of art that ties together the themes in the collage 
  • Arrange for a local artist to speak to the class about different forms of art 

Classroom Considerations

  • Educators need to collect magazines, newspapers, and other items to create the collages 

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  • Project allows students to express ideas with images 
  • Resource provides a chance for families to participate in the learning process 

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