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Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Chicago Race Riots of 1919

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the Chicago Race Riots of 1919. For this American history lesson, students watch the move "Up South" regarding the African American migration following World War I. High schoolers read primary documents regarding...
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Lesson Plan
Newseum

Recognizing Bias: Analyzing Context and Execution

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Young journalists learn how to identify bias in the news media.  First, they watch a video in which a Newseum expert identifies bias in a story about the 1919 Chicago race riots. They then use what they have learned to analyze a recent...