Overview
The Middle School Bundle supports educators in guiding students through meaningful explorations of identity, justice, and community. Designed for grades 6–8, these units help learners build critical literacy skills while connecting academic content to real-world social issues. Students read, write, analyze, and create, discovering how their voices and actions can contribute to positive change.
Rooted in WAESN’s Ethnic Studies Framework, this bundle emphasizes Identity & Agency, Power & Oppression, and Action & Reflection. Through writing, music, and historical inquiry, students learn to recognize systems of power, celebrate diverse perspectives, and use knowledge as a tool for liberation.
This bundle includes:
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Informational Writing: Activists of Color — Students research and write about changemakers who inspire collective action
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Lyrics and Liberation — A unit that blends music, culture, and identity to explore expression and social movements
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Human Rights and the Rule of Law — Students connect ancient and modern systems of justice to concepts of equity and fairness
Educators will love this bundle because it:
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Integrates ELA, Social Studies, SEL, and MLL best practices for deeper engagement
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Encourages critical thinking and creative expression
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Builds empathy and confidence through collaborative learning
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Aligns with WA State and Common Core Standards
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Provides adaptable materials for interdisciplinary teaching
Format & Duration
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Three complete units, each 2–5 weeks long
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Designed for Grades 6–8
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Ready for classroom or project-based learning
What’s Included
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Detailed lesson plans and teacher guides
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Printable handouts and assessments
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Slide decks and multimedia resources
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Vocabulary lists and reflection tools
Developed by the WAESN Curriculum Team with support from College Spark Washington, this bundle helps educators create middle school classrooms where students question, connect, and act, laying the groundwork for lifelong learning and civic responsibility.