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Explore the impact of the war on drugs in a thought-provoking lesson for high school academics. Young historians delve into the world of the criminal justice system and the racial disparity that occurs in the US. The resource provides text excerpts, discussion strategies, and guidelines to help pupils understand how the justice system is not always fair, especially for minority groups. Scholars learn how certain practices can unfairly target African Americans and create a cycle that is difficult to break.
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Concepts
racism, race relations, the criminal justice system, the justice system, injustice, justice, social justice, court cases, courts, intolerance, tolerance, diversity, ethnic diversity, cultural diversity, social activism, profile, media, media bias, media coverage, media analysis, african american culture, african american history, african americans, ethnic groups, ethnicity, jim crow laws, the fourth amendment, human rights, civil rights, constitutional rights, natural rights, miranda rights, rights, the bill of rights, the civil rights act of 1964, the civil rights movement, the fourteenth amendment, prison systems
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign the exit ticket as homework if short on time
- Have learners create a guide that helps them understand their rights
Classroom Considerations
- Part seven of 10 consecutive lessons on Jim Crow Laws
Pros
- Resource lists background knowledge needed to understand the material
- The lesson promotes peer discussion
Cons
- None