This is our unit plan. Under the unit plan is a brief outline of what we do in class each day.
IF YOU ARE ABSENT be sure to check BOTH!!
UNIT: Civil Rights (and Protest)
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For links to the assignments/readings/notes below, SELECT HERE!!!!
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Learning Targets for the Unit:
I CAN...explain the political, economic & social goals, struggles and achievements of the Civil Rights Era.
I CAN...describe the sacrifices many made to gain rights for all Americans.
I CAN...identify racism that permeated ALL parts of America.
I CAN...analyze tensions in the U.S. caused directly or indirectly by the war in Vietnam.
I CAN...support multiple points of view of the war in Vietnam and of the anti-war protests in the U.S.
Essential Question(s) for the Unit:
What is an individual’s responsibility for protecting the rights of all Americans?
What is America’s responsibility for protecting oppressed people around the world?
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COLOR KEY: DOCUMENT/WEBSITE LINK SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TURNED IN/POINTS TAKEN DUE DATE
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Date
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Assignment/Activity
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Description/Directions
(select above for unit folder with assignments)
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Due Date
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Overview of the Movement
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1. FOCUS:
-Equality under the law AND making sure all laws are being
ENFORCED
2. Important to know:
-There was discrimination in both the South AND the North
-The Civil Rights Movement didn’t start in the 1950’s and end in the
1960’s - it has been going on since the first European settlement
and continues today.
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Murder of Emmett Till - spark that started the contemporary Civil Rights Movement
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1. Documentary clips & answer questions on the wkst (if absent, use THIS WEBSITE: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/till/ to complete the questions.
2. Large group discussion - significance of this event, the actions of Emmett Till’s mother & the outcome of the trial
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Major Events of the Civil Rights Movement
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2. Complete Civil Rights Assignment (staple Emmett Till worksheet onto the Civil Rights Assignment and turn in)
| WED 6/3 | |
| Historical Eras Project | Eras Project Update: RESEARCH IS DUE BY THURSDAY!! Project part is now optional (to help offset another lower grade) and is due on Tuesday. | TURN IN THROUGH THURS 6/4 | |
| 6/3-6/5 | Vietnam War Assignment |
As you watch the documentary, write down examples from the video of TENSIONS/PROBLEMS caused directly or indirectly by the war in Vietnam (think about soldiers, families, protesters, students, faculty, companies, government, university staff, etc.)
HINTS:
-Overseas = soldiers (part of "Black Lions" regiment), upper "Brass", enemy (Viet Cong), families at home
-At Home = college students (pro-war & anti-war), university officials, university professors, police officers, etc.
IF ABSENT FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT: #1 - Go to the folder (linked at the top of this blog post) for the worksheet #2 - Go to the website http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/twodays/index.html
#3 - Select “People
and Events” to the left of the banner picture
#4 – Under
“People” select from the headings that are the titles before each set of
questions (OR use the
specific webpage addresses noted below each heading)
| FRI 6/5 |
| 6/3 OR 6/4 | FINAL!!!! | SELECT HERE for link to the form to submit your answsers to the final. | |
Daily Activities
Most activities/assignments listed here are explained & detailed in the chart above.
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May 28 - May 29, 2015
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Thursday (May 28)
1. Overview - Civil Rights Movement
2. Large group discussion - Emmett Till
2. Large group discussion - Emmett Till
Friday (May 29)
1. Finish Emmett Till clips
2. Large group discussion - Emmett Till
Eras Project Update:
RESEARCH IS DUE BY THURSDAY!!
Project part is now optional (to help offset another lower grade) and is due on Tuesday.
2. Large group discussion - Emmett Till
Eras Project Update:
RESEARCH IS DUE BY THURSDAY!!
Project part is now optional (to help offset another lower grade) and is due on Tuesday.
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June 1 - June 5. 2015
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Monday (June 1)
1. Crash Course Video - Civil Rights Movement in the 1950's
2. Finish going over Emmett Till wkst
3. Civil Rights Assignment DUE: Wed
2. Finish going over Emmett Till wkst
3. Civil Rights Assignment DUE: Wed
Tuesday (June 2)
1. Finish up Civil Rights Era
2. Intro to the Vietnam War
2. Intro to the Vietnam War
Wednesday & Thursday (June 3 & 4)
1. FINAL
2. Two Days in October documentary & assignment (Vietnam Era, anti-war protest, local connection from MANY points of view
2. Two Days in October documentary & assignment (Vietnam Era, anti-war protest, local connection from MANY points of view
Friday (June 5)
1. Finish Documentary & assignment
HAVE AN AMAZING SUMMER VACATION!!!!
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
HAVE AN AMAZING SUMMER VACATION!!!!
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
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