Activity Overview
REDress Day is observed on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2 Spirit people. In this activity, students will create a spider map that highlights important facts about REDress Day. By using a 5Ws graphic organizer, students can easily answer questions like who, what, when, where, and why. In this case, students may also answer the question "how?"
- What is REDress Day?
- When is it observed?
- Where is it observed?
- Why was the REDress campaign created?
- How do people honor the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S?
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a Spider Map highlighting important facts about MMIWG2S.
Student Instructions:
- Click “Start Assignment”.
- For each cell, answer the question with a 1-3 sentence description.
- Create an illustration that represents each answer using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
Requirements: Answers to 5 questions about the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S as well as appropriate illustrations for each.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 10 Points | Emerging 6 Points | Needs Improvement 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | The description is detailed and accurately answers the questions Who, What, When, Where, Why and How; clearly demonstrating student's thorough understanding. | The description is somewhat detailed and mostly answers the questions Who, What, When, Where, Why and How; demonstrating student's basic understanding. | The description is incomplete and does not answer the questions Who, What, When, Where, Why and How. |
| Artistic Depictions | The art chosen to depict the illustrations such as scenes, characters and items, are appropriate to the topic. Time and care is taken to ensure that the scenes are neat, eye-catching, and creative. | The art chosen to depict the illustrations such as scenes, characters and items, are mostly accurate, but there may be some liberties taken that distract from the assignment. Scene constructions are neat, and meet basic expectations. | The art chosen to depict the illustrations such as scenes, characters and items, are too limited or incomplete. |
| English Conventions | Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Storyboard text is difficult to understand. |
Activity Overview
REDress Day is observed on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2 Spirit people. In this activity, students will create a spider map that highlights important facts about REDress Day. By using a 5Ws graphic organizer, students can easily answer questions like who, what, when, where, and why. In this case, students may also answer the question "how?"
- What is REDress Day?
- When is it observed?
- Where is it observed?
- Why was the REDress campaign created?
- How do people honor the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S?
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a Spider Map highlighting important facts about MMIWG2S.
Student Instructions:
- Click “Start Assignment”.
- For each cell, answer the question with a 1-3 sentence description.
- Create an illustration that represents each answer using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
Requirements: Answers to 5 questions about the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S as well as appropriate illustrations for each.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 10 Points | Emerging 6 Points | Needs Improvement 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | The description is detailed and accurately answers the questions Who, What, When, Where, Why and How; clearly demonstrating student's thorough understanding. | The description is somewhat detailed and mostly answers the questions Who, What, When, Where, Why and How; demonstrating student's basic understanding. | The description is incomplete and does not answer the questions Who, What, When, Where, Why and How. |
| Artistic Depictions | The art chosen to depict the illustrations such as scenes, characters and items, are appropriate to the topic. Time and care is taken to ensure that the scenes are neat, eye-catching, and creative. | The art chosen to depict the illustrations such as scenes, characters and items, are mostly accurate, but there may be some liberties taken that distract from the assignment. Scene constructions are neat, and meet basic expectations. | The art chosen to depict the illustrations such as scenes, characters and items, are too limited or incomplete. |
| English Conventions | Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Storyboard text is difficult to understand. |
How Tos about What is the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S?
Engage students with a meaningful classroom discussion on REDress Day
Start your lesson by inviting students to share what they know about REDress Day and why it matters. This opens the door for thoughtful conversation and helps students connect emotionally to the topic.
Introduce primary sources to deepen understanding
Show students images or short videos related to REDress Day, such as photos of red dresses displayed in public spaces. Visuals and primary sources make the history more tangible and encourage curiosity.
Guide students in creating a collaborative REDress display
Ask students to design their own red dress cutouts and write a fact or message about MMIWG2S on each. Display these in the classroom or hallway to raise awareness and foster a sense of community.
Connect learning to action with a reflective writing prompt
Encourage students to write a short reflection on what they learned about REDress Day and how they can honor the stories of MMIWG2S. This promotes empathy and personal engagement with the topic.
Extend learning with a community awareness project
Invite students to brainstorm ways they can spread awareness outside the classroom, such as making posters or sharing what they learned with family. Taking action helps students see the real-world impact of their learning.
Frequently Asked Questions about What is the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S?
What is the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S?
The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2 Spirit people (MMIWG2S) is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the violence faced by Indigenous women, girls, and 2 Spirit individuals in Canada and the United States.
What is REDress Day and why is it important?
REDress Day is observed to honor missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2 Spirit people. The day uses red dresses as powerful symbols to represent those who are missing and to bring attention to this critical issue.
How do people observe the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S?
People participate by displaying red dresses in public spaces, organizing educational events, creating art, and engaging in discussions to remember victims and support change for Indigenous communities.
When and where is REDress Day observed?
REDress Day is commonly observed on May 5 across Canada and in some U.S. communities, with events taking place in schools, public buildings, and community centers.
What classroom activities can help students learn about MMIWG2S and REDress Day?
Teachers can use a 5Ws spider map activity where students answer who, what, when, where, why, and how questions, then create illustrations to deepen understanding of MMIWG2S and REDress Day.
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