Using Primary Sources to Examine the History of Eugenics
In this lesson on eugenics, students will analyze original images and documents from the American eugenics movement. They will also discuss how genetics can be
April 27, 2024
In this lesson on eugenics, students will analyze original images and documents from the American eugenics movement. They will also discuss how genetics can be
In this lesson, students examine efforts made by African slaves in the New World to resist slavery. The lesson would ideally follow a unit on
This unit for secondary emergent bilingual students (easily adaptable for reluctant readers) is designed to develop students’ confidence and sense of autonomy in reading through
1619 is a New York Times audio series hosted by journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, who created The 1619 Project initiative for The New York Times Magazine.
This lesson plan guides students in exploring a special kids’ section of The New York Times titled “Why You Should Know About the Year 1619.”
David Waldstreicher talks about his book Runaway America: Benjamin Franklin, Slavery, and the American Revolution, published by Hill and Wang. In the book he re-examined
Twin sisters Jordan and Mia Smith discuss the history of Juneteenth and its significance in present day U.S. Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of slaves on
This lesson explores the history of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and how it might be revised to reduce gun violence in the
Learn about Maggie Lena Walker, the first Black woman to found a bank in the United States. This is part of the Unladylike2020 series. Women’s
Students learn about Lois Weber, the first woman director of a feature film, and her impact on silent film and early Hollywood. This is part