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Harvey Milk, a key figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, was gunned down for his activism. Video clips, highlighting a museum exhibit and interviewing a former aide, profile Milk's career in San Francisco city politics and the movement. After viewing the videos, scholars consider the impact of the first openly gay elected official in California.
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Instructional Ideas
- Offer video clips to introduce a project on key figures in the LGBTQ+ rights movement
Classroom Considerations
- The two video clips require a free C-SPAN teacher account or access with username: students, password: C-SPANCLASSROOM
- Additional links connect to related lesson plans and resources
Pros
- Resources profile an often hidden history
- Clips are short and easy to integrate into a variety of lessons
Cons
- None