This lesson focuses on the reasons for the Great Migration, in which African-Americans left the South during the early 1900s. Students will analyze push and pull factors that led to the Great Migration, observe and summarize a painting series about the Great Migration, and listen to an author discuss... Read more »
The Great Migration
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This lesson examines the role of organizations such as the Black Panther Party in advocating for social justice during the Civil Rights Movement. Using texts, images, and the Black Panther Party's Ten Point Program, students learn how the Black Panther Party fought against social injustices. By the... Read more »
The Civil Rights Movement and the Black Panther Party
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Participating in difficult conversations in a classroom setting gives students a chance to learn how to express ideas and opinions safely. In this lesson, students build trust and respect for each other, building their confidence to speak on difficult topics without fear. Students will engage with complex... Read more »
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In this lesson, students will research, analyze, and evaluate the history of the Indian Reorganization Act, individual tribal governments, and their impact on Native Americans. Students will watch a short video describing the purpose of tribal governments. Then, they will choose one of the 39 Oklahoma... Read more »
Tribal Governments
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