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- 01-01-2016
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The Civil Rights Movement and other struggles for justice have impacted every community in the United States. Using “Gates of Change” as contextual background, educators can introduce students to the power of oral history and lead them in efforts to collect local testimonies. Oral history projects can help students discover connections between historical events, contemporary issues and the well-being of their communities. Such projects also support content standards in various subject areas, including language arts, history and civics.
Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation’s children. Our teaching materials have won two Oscars, an Emmy and more than 20 honors from the Association of Educational Publishers, including two Golden Lamp Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Scientific surveys demonstrate that our programs help students learn respect for differences and bolster teacher practice.
The Civil Rights Movement and other struggles for justice have impacted every community in the United States. Using “Gates of Change” as contextual background, educators can introduce students to the power of oral history and lead them in efforts to collect local testimonies. Oral history projects can help students discover connections between historical events, contemporary issues and the well-being of their communities. Such projects also support content standards in various subject areas, including language arts, history and civics.
Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation’s children. Our teaching materials have won two Oscars, an Emmy and more than 20 honors from the Association of Educational Publishers, including two Golden Lamp Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Scientific surveys demonstrate that our programs help students learn respect for differences and bolster teacher practice.
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U.S. History
ACTIVITY MODULE
Sixth grade
Oral History and Civil Rights
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