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Jackie Robinson's Complicated — and Important — Legacy

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Americans tend to lock their heroes in history, holding these icons to a particular event or time. Jackie Robinson is such a hero, remembered by most for becoming the first African American to play in the Major Leagues. Young historians learn that Robinson was much more than that in a lesson that examines his achievements as a civil rights activist and civic leader.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
desegregation, segregation, jackie robinson, baseball, baseball history, racism, civil rights, civil rights leaders, the civil rights movement, black history month, athletes, american heroes, heroes, jim crow laws
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups research the many accomplishments of other Black Americans who broke the color barrier in sports (Altheas Gibson, John Taylor, etc.) and other fields
Classroom Considerations

Pros
  • A link to a Google Docs version of the lesson is included
  • Lesson is appropriate for in-class or remote learning
Cons
  • None