America has always been seen as a melting pot to the world. Scholars research the concept of blending cultures in the United States and how it is changing over time. The final lesson of a four-part series analyzes the changing demographics of the nation. Open discussion creates opportunities to speak about race, culture, and equality in America's changing society. 

Concepts

tolerance, respect, equality problems, immigration

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Introduce the lesson with a graphic on the current demographic breakdown in America as of 2018
• Have groups research the demographics of their community compare these figures to other areas of the country

Classroom Considerations

• Requires online access to complete a blog assignment
  

Pros

• Incorporates detailed guided questioning to use when reading the article 
• Resource includes additional readings for lesson extension 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3