Equality does not equal equity. That's the take-away from a lesson that asks young people to consider what could be done to make a variety of situations more just, more equitable. After examining images that illustrate the difference between equality and equity, groups suggest ideas for a city that has more parks per resident in one sector than another, or to a situation where computer access is not the same in all schools in a city. the groups ideas are then posted on a word wall for all to consider.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, equality, equity, diversity, injustice, justice, fairness

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Instructors should set aside time to read the linked background materials before conducting the lesson
• Enlarge and post the images that demonstrate the differences between equality and equity

Classroom Considerations

• Third in a series of eight lessons in an Environmental Justice, Equity, and Health unit
• Lessons are cumulative and designed to be presented in order
• Requires copies and index cards

Pros

• Provides suggested answers for the Equality vs (In)Equity worksheet

Cons

• None