How far in the past do the roots of Jim Crow and segregation extend? Young historians closely consider this question using detailed PowerPoint slides as a basis for discussion rather than lecture, culminating in an activity where class members create an exhibit for a museum on segregation.

Concepts

jim crow laws, reconstruction, the reconstruction era, dred scott, plessy v. ferguson, segregation, supreme court cases

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Additional Tags

reconstruction, dred scott, jim crow, slave code, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• Follow the instructions on the first slide of the presentation to acquire an editable version of the PowerPoint

Pros

• Best teaching practices and engaging activities are incorporated throughout the lesson
• Offers an excellent listing of questions as the instructor progresses through the PowerPoint presentation
• Several informational worksheets and all necessary activity handouts/guidelines are included

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.4 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4 WHST.9-10.7 WHST.11-12.7