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Standard USG-1.5

USG-1.5 Evaluate limited government and unlimited government with regard to governance, including rule of law, the role of constitutions, civil rights, political freedom, economic freedom, and the ability of citizens to impact or influence the governin...

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

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2011

Modjeska Monteith Simkins House - Video Guide

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Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Students will use the first 7 questions to help follow the content discussed in the video. The last 2 questions are open-ended questions. Use questions 9 and 10 to start an open discussion on the...

Mahkia Green - Civil Rights Protests

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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.

Gilda Cobb-Hunter Video Handout - Confederate Flag Timeline and Events

Episode 6

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Grades: 7 8 11 12

After viewing the video clip, have students use this handout to learn more. Students can research articles about the debate to remove the Confederate flag. Explain the arguments made from each side...

"Rise Up" by M. Greene | Modjeska Monteith Simkins House

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Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Mahkia Green, a Columbia based filmmaker shows parallels between the protesters of the past, with those fighting for social justice today in her film, "Rise Up."