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This Dismantling Racial Caste lesson plan also includes:
- Introduction to the Teacher's Guide
- Preparing to Teach The New Jim Crow
- Supplementary Resources
- Chapter 6 excerpt: “The Fire This Time” (.pdf)
- Do Something Assessments (.pdf)
- Do Something Planning Guide (.pdf)
- Do Something Task Choice Board (.pdf)
- Write to the Source Assessments (.pdf)
- Write to the Source Prompts (.pdf)
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- Vocabulary
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It's time to end racism. The final installment of the series encourages scholars to consider what is needed to ended the racial caste system in the U.S. Young historians complete group discussion, written prompt, and a hands-on-activity to understand the hurtles facing African Americans communities, such as negative stereotypes and mass incarceration. The resource encourages academics to examine society and cultural norms.
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racial profiling, race relations, racism, ethnic diversity, ethnic groups, ethnicity, cultural diversity, diversity, intolerance, tolerance, injustice, justice, social injustice, social justice, the criminal justice system, the justice system, the caste system, civil rights, equal rights, constitutional rights, miranda rights, human rights, rights, the civil rights act of 1964, the civil rights movement, natural rights, activism, social activism, prison systems, african american culture, african american history, african americans
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Instructional Ideas
- Arrange for a local activist to speak to the class about ways they change help change societies' perspectives
- Have learners create a poster promoting equality and tolerance
Classroom Considerations
- Final installment of a 10-part series exploring Jim Crow Laws
Pros
- Lesson provides conversation starters to guide group discussion
- The resource uses primary documents to help enhance learning
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- None