Assessment

Kent State

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Why did a peaceful student protest end in disaster? Young historians explain the impact of the Kent State shooting. Academics analyze a photo of the Kent State shooting and explain the significance of the event by completing short answer responses.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils write newspaper articles explaining the events of the Kent State shooting
  • Lead a group discussion on the impact the event had on Americans
Classroom Considerations
  • Might require a free Stanford History Education Group to access the materials 
Pros
  • The short length of the assessment makes it easy to incorporate into another lesson 
  • Assessment uses a constructed response format 
Cons
  • None