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Plessy v. Ferguson & the Roots of Segregation Lesson PlanPlessy v. Ferguson & the Roots of Segregation Lesson Plan
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Carolina K-12
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Plessy v. Ferguson & the Roots of Segregation

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How far in the past do the roots of Jim Crow and segregation extend? Young historians closely consider this question using detailed PowerPoint slides as a basis for discussion rather than lecture, culminating in an activity where class members create an exhibit for a museum on segregation.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

jim crow laws, reconstruction, the reconstruction era, dred scott, plessy v. ferguson, segregation, supreme court cases

Additional Tags

reconstruction, dred scott, jim crow, slave code, social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • Follow the instructions on the first slide of the presentation to acquire an editable version of the PowerPoint

Pros

  • Best teaching practices and engaging activities are incorporated throughout the lesson
  • Offers an excellent listing of questions as the instructor progresses through the PowerPoint presentation
  • Several informational worksheets and all necessary activity handouts/guidelines are included

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  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.4 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4 WHST.9-10.7 WHST.11-12.7

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