Did you know that the Day to eliminate racism is on March 21st?
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, commemorates the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960. On that day in South Africa, peaceful demonstrators against apartheid were killed. In 1966, the United Nations declared that each year on March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination should be observed as a symbol of the worldwide need to end racism.Canada is a country to be proud of. But our pride is diminished when we do not use our individual and collective voices to oppose racism. March 21 reminds us, particularly in our role as educators, to recommit ourselves to the struggle against racial discrimination in the sincere hope of creating a just society where every human being’s dignity is affirmed through fair and equitable treatment.
Think: What am I doing to help make sure everyone feels accepted and has a voice at school and outside school?
Research project: Final week to complete your persuasive paragraph / essay.
Most students have a full set of non-fiction elements created: graph, chart/table, map, diagram, photo.
Each student can pick the way he/she wants to present: introducing topic and why he/she thinks the topic is interesting. Some students are building a model, poster, build a robotic dog, crane or are making a book or video to present their information.
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