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Where did separate but equal originate and what does it mean? Scholars investigate the Supreme Court Case Plessy v. Ferguson. Using a short video clip, they analyze the impact the decision of legal segregation had on society in 1896. Open discussion in pairs helps young historians formulate opinions about the implications of the case.
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Instructional Ideas
- Extend the lesson with resources from the History.com Plessy v. Ferguson site
- Assign portions of the official ruling by the Supreme Court to the class as a review of the case
Classroom Considerations
- Instructors must pause the video at the Stop and Think portions of the lesson
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- Provides detailed lesson plans for teacher use
- Video is perfect for both audio and visual learners
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