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We have selected the following sets of Upstander resources for use by Elementary level teachers and students. Resources include StoryMaps, Timelines, Films, Film Guides, Lessons, Resource Sets and more. Please use discretion and review content warnings when using these in the classroom.
Guidance for using Listening Circles - perhaps the oldest form of social technology known to humankind. Their purpose can vary according to the situation and the needs of those who call together the Circle.
The Coexist Teacher's Guide’s synopsis, historical overview, timeline, and extensive resources help educators examine Rwandan history, forced reconciliation, personal healing, forgiveness, betrayal, genuine reconciliation, and other important topics.
First Light learning resources connect educators to sources, questions, and activities to deepen understanding of the brutal history of settler colonialism, its impact on Native peoples, and the healing that can accompany a truth and reconciliation commission.
The compelling question at the center of the Dawnland Teacher’s Guide — What is the relationship between the taking of the land and the taking of the children? — frames study across 12 lessons and will help students collect, analyze, and organize evidence to support an argument that answers the question.
The Dear Georgina Viewer’s Guide helps teachers understand how historical and intergenerational trauma influence the emotional lives of children and young people. It also links Georgina's story to the more recent separation of children from their families at international borders.
The Bounty Teacher’s Guide and accompanying interactive resources deepen understanding of the issues raised in Bounty through the compelling question at the center of the guide — What is the relationship between the taking of the land and the taking of the scalps?
Reciprocity Project discussion guides offer a variety of education and community resources to complement the films. Use them before or after viewing.
