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Grades
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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.
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Standard USHC-8
USHC-8 - The student will demonstrate an understanding of social, economic and political issues in contemporary America.
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Subject(s): Social Studies
Year: 2011
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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.
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Episode
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Use the Part I Gilda Cobb-Hunter video to have students strengthen their research and inquiry skills. This handout is another great way to combine social studies and ELA.
Video
Grades
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Episode
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Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter Discusses her Role in the Removal of the Confederate Flag Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter has served in the South Carolina State House of Representatives since 1992...
Lesson
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This lesson focuses on rememberances of the Vietnam War from individuals who fought in it. It should be used in conjunction with a study of the facts and events that occurred during the Vietnam War...
Lesson
Grades
- 11
In this lesson, students view video clips from the film Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise covering the strengths and weaknesses of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, as well as the impact of the...