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W.E.B. DuBois Teacher Resources
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Young scholars focus on the problem of African American leadership throughout American history. In groups, they research the life and works of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois and how they worked to promote the need for African American leaders. They examine the reasons why Washington's ideas lost followers and DuBois gained followers. To end the instructional activity, they discuss if either man's ideas would be accepted today.
Learners examine the philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Dubois. In this political lesson students analyze the philosophies of two prominent African Americans in history. They look to see who's strategy for equal economic and political rights for African Americas was more appropriate.
Learners debate the positions held by Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois. They explore the positions each man held on the "race problem." Students compose questions they would ask each man.
Pupils explore Vietnam War from Afrocentric perspective, examine experiences of black people both at home and in war zone, and write three to five page response to quote by W.E.B. DuBois regarding race relations and Vietnam War.
Young scholars reflect on what life was like in the 1800's for Native Americans. In this U.S. History lesson, students work in small groups to complete numerous activities that reflect on the role of Booker T. Washington and DuBois in African Americans gaining freedom.
Each group is assigned a character to play in a mock debate. They read the provided materials, build an argument, and then debate their points of view as their perspective character. The debate focuses on ensuring equality for African-Americans in the twentieth century. Worksheets, readings, and film link are all included.
Students compare and contrast the visions of W.E.B. Dubois and Booker T. Washington. In this African American history lesson, students read biographies about both men and create a Venn diagram about the men.
Students research the views of five African American activists. Using the Internet, they determine how each leader differed in their views on obtaining equality. They share their information with the class and write an essay explaining which activist methods they feel would have been most effective.
High schoolers reflect on power, privilege, and standing in American society. In this writing skills lesson, students respond to the question, "If you are denied power, privilege, and equal standings with other Americans, how would you respond?"
Eleventh graders examine the political reform movement in South Carolina spearheaded by "Pitchfork" Ben Tillman. In this South Carolina history activity, 11th graders examine primary and secondary sources regarding Tillman and his vision. Students take tests over the material.