Redlining and Tree Equity: Social Justice Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Dan Castrigano, Sevda Sadik, Yen-Yen Chiu|Published on: August 26, 2022
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Civics, History, Geography
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: North America, United States
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn how redlining connects to tree equity and racial justice.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students learn definitions of redlining and systemic racism and explore the Mapping Inequality tool.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students explore the connection between redlining and tree equity.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students share their new knowledge, discuss possible solutions to environmental inequality, and complete a written reflection.
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Dan Castrigano
Academic Teacher at Burlington YouthBuild
Dan Castrigano taught STEM and humanities at elementary, middle, and high schools for 11 years. From 2021-2023, he served as the Chief Content Officer at SubjectToClimate. Dan advocates for climate education and organizes for climate, social, and racial justice.
Sevda Sadik
Sevda worked with SubjectToClimate to develop one science and design thinking lesson for grades 6-8.
Yen-Yen Chiu
Director of Education
Yen-Yen Chiu holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of San Diego. She taught public school for 22 years, from 2001 to 2023, specializing in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Music for grades 6–12, including Advanced Placement courses. Yen-Yen is credentialed in English, Mathematics, and Introductory Music, and has extensive experience designing interdisciplinary curricula that foster student choice, meaningful assessment, and authentic learning experiences.
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