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This Re-Segregation of American Schools: Re-Segregation lesson plan also includes:
Examine the re-segregation of public schools in a thought-provoking resource. Young scholars read articles and primary sources, complete worksheets, and watch a video to explore the idea that desegregation made schools more segregated. The activity explores how public schools have become re-segregated and how it affects African American academics and communities.
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Concepts
america, american culture, american history, the united states, african american culture, african american history, african americans, brown v. board of education, desegregation, segregation, school community, school culture and climate, school environment, schools, classroom community, education community, american education, education, public education, primary source analysis, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, assimilation, civil rights, the civil rights movement, supreme court cases, equality, equal rights
Instructional Ideas
- Guide a group discussion on how pupils feel about their school environment
- Have learners brainstorm ideas to make their local community more inclusive
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson is the final installment of a three-part series called Becoming US - Education unit
Pros
- Lesson promotes the values of inclusion and tolerance in local communities
- The resource provides all the necessary materials to complete the lesson
Cons
- None