In order to experience social issues first-hand, the class plans to go on several field trips to missions and shelters. The first field trip of the semester is to Lord of the Streets, a homeless mission for men that helps them rebuild their lives. Later this semester, the students will visit food banks, project row houses and the Harris County cemetery. While the seniors are on Outreach, the rest of the class will participate in the SimCity 3000 simulation game. Poteet said the class has a lot of value.
Social justice takes service efforts a step further.
We try to connect critical thinking with service, and we look at the root causes of poverty, hunger, homelessness and even racism.