The Concept of Social Injustice
Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Type: Lesson Notes
Week: Week 5a
Topic: The Concept of Social Injustice
Previous Lesson
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Define social injustice and give examples of it.
- Understand the impact of social injustice on individuals and society.
- Develop empathy towards people who experience social injustice.
- Identify ways in which they can take action to address social injustice.
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Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Empathy
- Problem-solving
Learning Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Chart paper and markers
- Handouts with definitions and examples of social injustice
- Video on social injustice
- Worksheet for reflection and discussion
Content
The Concept of Social Injustice
Good morning, class. Today we will be discussing the concept of social injustice. Social injustice refers to unfair treatment of people in a society based on factors such as race, gender, religion, or social class. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
1. Social injustice can take many forms, such as discrimination, prejudice, and inequality.
2. Examples of social injustice include unequal access to education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and political representation.
3. Social injustice affects everyone, not just those who are directly impacted by it.
4. It is important to speak out against social injustice and work towards creating a more equitable society.
5. We can all take action to address social injustice, such as by volunteering, donating, or advocating for change.
Remember, social injustice is not fair, and it is up to all of us to work towards a more just and equitable society. Thank you for listening.
Evaluation
1. Social injustice refers to ______ treatment of people in a society based on factors such as race, gender, religion, or social class.
a. fair
b. unfair
c. equal
d. just
2. Examples of social injustice include unequal access to ______.
a. sports equipment
b. transportation
c. education
d. toys
3. Discrimination, prejudice, and inequality are all forms of ______.
a. social justice
b. social media
c. social inequality
d. social injustice
4. Social injustice affects only those who are directly impacted by it. True or False?
5. What is one way we can address social injustice?
a. Ignore it and hope it goes away.
b. Complain about it to friends and family.
c. Take action by volunteering, donating, or advocating for change.
d. Blame others for the problem.
6. Social injustice is fair and just. True or False?
7. What are some examples of social injustice?
a. Equal access to healthcare and education.
b. Unequal access to employment opportunities and political representation.
c. Fair treatment of all people regardless of race, gender, or religion.
d. Giving everyone the same amount of money.
8. Why is it important to speak out against social injustice?
a. It is not important.
b. Social injustice does not exist.
c. We should stay quiet and not rock the boat.
d. We can work towards creating a more equitable society.
9. Everyone can take action to address social injustice. True or False?
10. What can we do to address social injustice?
a. Ignore it and hope it goes away.
b. Complain about it to friends and family.
c. Take action by volunteering, donating, or advocating for change.
d. Pretend it doesn’t exist.
Lesson Plan Presentation
Topic: The Concept of Social Injustice
Grade Level: Primary 4
Duration: 60 minutes
Presentation:
- Introduction (10 minutes)
- Start the class by asking students if they have ever experienced something they felt was unfair or unjust.
- Ask for volunteers to share their stories and write them on the whiteboard.
- Explain that social injustice is when people are treated unfairly because of factors like race, gender, religion, or social class.
- Defining Social Injustice (10 minutes)
- Distribute handouts with definitions and examples of social injustice.
- Ask students to read and discuss the definitions in small groups.
- Have each group share their understanding of social injustice with the class.
- Understanding the Impact of Social Injustice (15 minutes)
- Show a video on social injustice and its impact on individuals and society.
- Facilitate a class discussion on the video, asking questions like “How did the video make you feel?” and “What were some of the injustices shown in the video?”
- Write down student responses on chart paper.
- Developing Empathy (10 minutes)
- Ask students to imagine how they would feel if they experienced social injustice.
- Have them write down their thoughts and feelings on the chart paper.
- Facilitate a class discussion on empathy, asking questions like “Why is it important to feel empathy towards others?” and “How can empathy help us address social injustice?”
- Identifying Ways to Address Social Injustice (10 minutes)
- Distribute a worksheet with reflection questions and ask students to complete it individually.
- After they have finished, have them share their responses in small groups.
- Ask each group to share one way they can take action to address social injustice.
- Write down student responses on chart paper.
- Conclusion and Assessment (5 minutes)
- Summarize the lesson by highlighting the key points.
- Distribute an exit ticket for students to complete, asking them to write down one thing they learned today.
- Collect the exit tickets and review them to assess student understanding of the lesson.
Learner Activities:
- Reading and discussing handouts on social injustice
- Watching a video on social injustice and participating in a class discussion
- Writing down thoughts and feelings on chart paper
- Completing a reflection worksheet and sharing responses with classmates
- Participating in a class discussion on empathy and ways to address social injustice
- Completing an exit ticket to assess understanding of the lesson
Assessment:
- Reviewing handouts and worksheet responses to assess understanding of social injustice
- Observing participation in class discussions to assess communication and critical thinking skills
- Reviewing exit tickets to assess overall understanding of the lesson
