In the recent past, political views in the United States have embraced both conservative and liberal perspectives. To make informed political decisions about contemporary issues, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the follo...

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2011

Title:
Black History Month: A Modern Perspective
Black History Month: A Modern Perspective

Lesson

Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Students will understand the importance of the creation of Black History Month and the contributions of African Americans in the United States and the world.

Mahkia Green - Civil Rights Protests
Mahkia Green - Civil Rights Protests

Document

Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Students will use the video "Rise Up" by Mahkia Green and other research to compare and contrast social justice protesters from the past and today.