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A Ripple of Hope-Using History¡¦s Powerful Stories to Teach Tolerance 3 to 8
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The overarching goal of this project is to develop conscious and responsible citizens of society.The culminating project will be a student created DVD. Students will select a role such as a journalist, history detective, or author and will record their reflections through genres such as poetry, interviews, stories, and plays. After obtaining parental approval for students to be videotaped, DVD copies of the student¡¦s performances will be shared with colleagues.
Celebrations Summative Project - Kindergarten P-K to K
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(8 week lesson)After studying the holidays and traditions of autumn and winter throughout the world, kindergarten students are challenged to create their own unique holiday. While presenting their holiday, students will be digitally recorded to assess their understanding of holidays as a summative assessment. *International Baccalaureate PYP*
Don't Laugh At Me 3 to 5
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Third graders create a music video for the song 'Don't Laugh At Me'. They use their connections and synthesis to illustrate the points made in the book and song.
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
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