Black and White in United States History: A Gray Area
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- Aug 5 2010 11:22 AM
Matching // Celeste Higby
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Description
In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students evaluate the responsibilities of history textbooks in reporting on historical events, people, and eras. They then investigate how new information can and should be added to these texts. Students compare and contrast various textbook articles about Thomas Jefferson, discuss the newfound DNA evidence that Jefferson fathered children with one of his slaves, and write additions to current American history textbooks so that they "include" this recently proven historic information. Less
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Grade: 6 to 12
Topics: Reading Comprehension, History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, United States History
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ELA.9-10.LS.C.1.2 Compare and contrast the ways in which media genres (e.g., televised news, news ...
ELA.9-10.R.CAGLAT.2.5 Extend ideas presented in primary or secondary sources through original analysis...
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- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Administrators, Parents, Teachers
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Grouping: Large Group Instruction
Teaching Method: Cooperative Learning; Discussions; Hands-on Learning