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James Baldwin: Art, Sexuality and Civil Rights

In this lesson, students will revisit the life of James Baldwin, an African-American literary writer and critic, as well as an icon for civil and gay rights.

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

History

January 7, 2013

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Dave Orphal

Dave Orphal teaches World History and Civics at Zoe Barnum High School in Eureka, Calif.

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Adam Strom

Adam Strom is the Director of Content, Innovation, and Research for Facing History and Ourselves.

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Christopher Kazanjian

Kazanjian is an adjunct professor in El Paso, Texas and a former high school history teacher.

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Kate Shuster, Ph.D., is an education researcher and author based in Montgomery, Alabama. Her work as project director for Teaching Tolerance’s Teaching Hard History initiative has included the following: researching for and writing the widely cited report Teaching Hard History: American Slavery; leading a team of experts to write and revise a suite of innovative K–12 curricular resources; producing the Teaching Hard History podcast; and creating and managing partnerships with related interpretive centers and institutions. Kate is also the author and researcher of Teaching Tolerance’s Teaching

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Greg Schreur

Greg Schreur teaches English and history in Grand Rapids, Mich. public schools, working with the juvenile justice system.

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Why Do We (Still) Celebrate Columbus Day?

In this lesson, students will address misconceptions they likely have about Christopher Columbus and the colonization of what is now the United States.

Grade Level

6-8

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

History

October 9, 2019

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Stereotypes and Tonto

This lesson revolves around Sherman Alexie’s poignant yet humorous and accessible essay, “I Hated Tonto (Still Do).” It explores the negative impact that stereotypes have on the self-worth of individuals and the damage that these stereotypes inflict on pride in one’s heritage. The reading is supported by a short video montage of clips from Western films. The clips offer students the opportunity to evaluate primary sources for bias and bigotry, as well as providing context for the protagonists’ experiences in the essay.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

March 17, 2010

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Informational

Negro Sues City on School Zoning: Harlem Institutions Inferior, Mother of Girl Holds

Mae Mallory sues the New York Board of Education for desegregation in public schools.

Benjamin Fine

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

June 15, 2022

author

John Adams

John L. Adams received his Bachelor and Master of Arts in English, History and African-American Studies from the University of Wisconsin and his PhD. from Rutgers University.

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