Based on our face-to-face Upstander Programs, the Australian based curriculum lessons are available teachers and students free of charge.
The free, online resources will equip teachers to tackle issues of racism, discrimination, antisemitism and stereotyping, whilst also giving students the tools to stand up and take action against hate speech in their schools and communities.
This unit empowers students to understand the Pyramid of Hate, analysing how stereotyping can lead to prejudice, discrimination, and violence and understanding its impact on individuals and society. By exploring the bystander effect and embracing the pivotal role of Upstanders – individuals who choose to intervene actively against injustice – students learn to challenge norms, alter the perpetrator-victim dynamic, and actively contribute to positive change in their communities. Through historical examples and practical strategies, students are inspired to design Upstander activities that support community groups, culminating in a practical application of their learning.
In this unit, designed for Mathematics and able to be complemented by Civics and Citizenship, students explore how data collection methods shape representation and influence real-world decisions. They examine how bias and exclusion affect fairness and inclusion.
Students conduct their own ethical statistical investigation and use their findings to develop an evidence-based Upstander Action Plan, recognising mathematics as a tool for informed, responsible change to issues of diversity and inclusion within their community.
Through mathematical inquiry, ethical reasoning, and real-world civic analysis, students will build the skills to use statistics as a powerful tool for advocacy, enabling them to identify unfairness and take informed, positive action as active and responsible Upstanders.
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