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?
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?
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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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 infographics - How does the information either confirm or challenge your understanding of homelessness in Canada?
Task Five: Stories of Hidden Homelessness
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