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Slavery and Oral History 9 to 12
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As part of a unit on antebellum slave culture in North America, students will learn about the role oral history plays in forming and transforming a culture among African Americans. A comprehensive oral history project utilizing video and podcasting technology will be the unit's summative assessment
Follow the Drinking Gourd K to 12
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Learn about the Underground Railroad, Harriett Tubman, Slavery, and what it takes to have a safe classroom all in the same lesson.
Underground Railroad 4 to 6
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This project is to enhance the learning in the classroom by researching information on a variety of topics and creating a tri fold with the computer teacher, learnign a song and the meaning of it with the music teacher, and creating art with the art teacehr . In addition to the art and music pieces, the research will be used in a tri fold (which is a technology goal for this grade).
Black History Month Menu/Choice Boards 5 to 12
•Students will write and create podcasts for a variety of purposes. •Students will make choices about their learning, using a menu/choice board as a guide. •Students will conduct guided research to create a variety of podcast projects to communicate their understanding of their research. •Students will work collaboratively with other researchers in creating interesting podcasts. •Students will explore literature, music and the lives of people associated with black history month. •Students will engage in differentiated learning activities based on their interest and their ability.
Fredrick Douglass...A digital History 7 to 7
Using technology, the students will create projects that depicts the stuggles of slaves with a focus on Fredrick Douglass and his determination to abolish it.
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad 2 to 6
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Students work in small groups. They will use IPads to complete graphic organizers with an app called Skaffl. The teacher can assess one group on her account while sitting with another group.
Learning for Justice Teaching Hard History 4 to 8
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Meet and Greet! Cohort Community Building - Educators will meet their THH Trainers and their other cohort members. - Educators will begin to build a network of support for engaging in hard history. - Educators will explore how their identities impact their approach to this work. 8/30/22 8/31/22 “Let’s Talk!” about Racism and Enslavement - Educators will self-assess their comfortability discussing race and racism with their students. - Educators will explain how racism and capitalism (greed) are the foundation of the institution of slavery. - Educators will practice strategies to prepare their students to participate in challenging conversations. 9/13/22 9/14/22 Teaching Hard History 101 - Educators will reflect on language choices that make up THH’s framework and resources. - Educators will gain the skills to critically analyze resources and practices they use in their classrooms. - Educators will learn to navigate the resources available through the Learning for Justice website. 9/27/22 9/28/22 The Forgotten Slavery of Our Ancestors: Illuminating Native History - Educators will reflect on how their curriculum can contribute to the humanity of enslaved peoples. - Educators will plan for conversations around the histories of Indigenous peoples with their students. 10/11/22 10/12/22 The Cultural Legacies of Enslaved and Free People of African Descent - Educators will describe the ways in which enslaved people resisted enslavement. - Educators will understand the cultural legacies created by African Americans as a foundation of American culture. - Educators will be prepared to help students connect American culture today with the contributions of enslaved and free people of African descent. 10/25/22 10/26/22 Using the Inquiry Design Model to Teach Hard History - Educators will reflect on the experience of participating in a THH Inquiry Design Model lesson. - Educators will begin to plan their own Inquiry Design Model using the THH framework. 11/9/22 (Wednesday due to Election Day) 11/9/22 Independent Work Period - Educators will prepare for their final showcase project and presentation. (Optional office hours will still be available.) No synchronous meetings during this period. Giving Light: Disrupting the Continuum of Hard History - Educators will make connections between the legacy of enslavement and current events and climate. - Educators will workshop their showcase presentations with one another. - Educators will reflect on and celebrate their overall experience as a part of the THH cohort. 12/6/22 12/7/22 Showcase Wednesday 1/11/23
Learning for Justice Teaching Hard History 4 to 8
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Meet and Greet! Cohort Community Building - Educators will meet their THH Trainers and their other cohort members. - Educators will begin to build a network of support for engaging in hard history. - Educators will explore how their identities impact their approach to this work. 8/30/22 8/31/22 “Let’s Talk!” about Racism and Enslavement - Educators will self-assess their comfortability discussing race and racism with their students. - Educators will explain how racism and capitalism (greed) are the foundation of the institution of slavery. - Educators will practice strategies to prepare their students to participate in challenging conversations. 9/13/22 9/14/22 Teaching Hard History 101 - Educators will reflect on language choices that make up THH’s framework and resources. - Educators will gain the skills to critically analyze resources and practices they use in their classrooms. - Educators will learn to navigate the resources available through the Learning for Justice website. 9/27/22 9/28/22 The Forgotten Slavery of Our Ancestors: Illuminating Native History - Educators will reflect on how their curriculum can contribute to the humanity of enslaved peoples. - Educators will plan for conversations around the histories of Indigenous peoples with their students. 10/11/22 10/12/22 The Cultural Legacies of Enslaved and Free People of African Descent - Educators will describe the ways in which enslaved people resisted enslavement. - Educators will understand the cultural legacies created by African Americans as a foundation of American culture. - Educators will be prepared to help students connect American culture today with the contributions of enslaved and free people of African descent. 10/25/22 10/26/22 Using the Inquiry Design Model to Teach Hard History - Educators will reflect on the experience of participating in a THH Inquiry Design Model lesson. - Educators will begin to plan their own Inquiry Design Model using the THH framework. 11/9/22 (Wednesday due to Election Day) 11/9/22 Independent Work Period - Educators will prepare for their final showcase project and presentation. (Optional office hours will still be available.) No synchronous meetings during this period. Giving Light: Disrupting the Continuum of Hard History - Educators will make connections between the legacy of enslavement and current events and climate. - Educators will workshop their showcase presentations with one another. - Educators will reflect on and celebrate their overall experience as a part of the THH cohort. 12/6/22 12/7/22 Showcase Wednesday 1/11/23
Patchwork Quilt Class Project Thematic Unit 3 to 3
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This is a thematic unit that integrates social studies, math, reading, and writing.
Researching the Black Diaspora in Latin America 5 to 8
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Students will first research, and then create podcasts about the Black Diaspora in Latin America. Research topics can include historical themes such as the middle passage or the triangle trade, cultural themes such as the influence of African rhythms in Latin American music, or social themes such as the social stratification and racial vocabulary that existed within Latin America.
Tour of African History 3 to 11
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Students will explore African history by taking a gallery walk through an interactive museum, exploring Africa's geography and taking a virtual field trip.
Using Podcasts to teach about the Constitutional Convention 7 to 8
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Using Netbooks with webcams and a Smartboard to create and share Podcasts. Students will participate in discussions and the creation of Podcasts by taking advantage of the interactive nature of table Netbooks and a classroom Smartboard.
Who Are QR? 3 to 7
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Use your tablet to create a QR "Who Is" activity that allows self checking.
Who is Robert M. Glass? - Black History Month P-K to P-K
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Robert Glass was an African American who was a member of the Tuskegee 332nd Fighter Group. He received several distinguished service medals. How many of our students would recognize his name? In this lesson, students learn about the contributions of other African Americans to our military service.
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