Homelessness
Housing is a human right . . .
According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of [themselves] and of their [family]"
I would like us to consider the following questions as we move through this unit:
*What does it mean to be homeless?
*Why do people become homeless?
*What are the causes of homelessness?
*What are the solutions for homelessness?
May 5, 2022
Task One: Journal Write
Answer the following statement in a paragraph format:
When I think of people that are homeless, I think of . . .
Task Two: Myths About Homelessness Activity
Answer the true/false questions on the Myths About Homelessness document
true_or_false_activity.pdf | |
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Task Three: Journal Write
What do you think are the causes of homelessness? Why do you think someone might become homeless? What do you think are some solutions to homelessness?
May 6, 2022
Task Four: Video - "Something to eat, a place to sleep, and someone who
gives a damn" -Homelessness: A Vancouver Perspective
Warning: Video contains swearing and experiences of violence and abuse. Viewer discretion is advised..
Part I:
Part II:
Journal Write:
1.) Did the video (Part I and Part II) affirm or change your understanding of homelessness?
Explain.
2.) What specific evidence or facts confirms or changes your opinion about homelessness?
Complete the true/false Myths about homelessness document
true_or_false_activity.pdf | |
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May 9, 2022
Causes of Homelessness
Read the following document in order to better understand:
causes_of_homelessness.pdf | |
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(Information Source: Homeless Hub)
Homelessness in Statistics
Look at the following infographic- How does the information either confirm or challenge your understanding of homelessness in Canada?
Task Five: Stories of Homelessness
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