Lessons

The following lesson plans were designed to engage students through inquiry-based discussions and hands-on activities. They are geared towards high school students and require a basic understanding of American race relations in the 1960s.

Making a Digital Map

This lesson introduces students to digital map-making. It examines how maps portray different biases so that students think about how...

Boston Rebellion Timeline

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This lesson focuses on the history of the Boston rebellion of 1967. Students will read about the event’s major developments...

Protest Newspaper Coverage

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This lesson examines how the media, specifically newspapers, report on race-related protests or riots. Students will examine how the media’s...