
#MyZeitgeist Year in Review Project – Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Introduction zeit·geist – noun, \ˈtsīt-ˌgīst,ˈzīt-\ : the general beliefs, ideas, and spirit of a time and place. From the George Zimmerman trial and the secrets leaked by…read more
Lesson Plan
Introduction zeit·geist – noun, \ˈtsīt-ˌgīst,ˈzīt-\ : the general beliefs, ideas, and spirit of a time and place. From the George Zimmerman trial and the secrets leaked by…read more
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April 4, 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Dr.…
Civil Rights MovementdiscriminationGovernment & CivicsI Have A Dreamlesson planMarch on WashingtonMartin Luther King Jr.racismSocial IssuesSocial StudiesUse this lesson plan to learn more about the life of Linda Brown and the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education case in the U.S. today. Continue reading
Brown v. Board of Educationcivil rightsdesegregationeducationGovernment & CivicshistoryLinda BrownNAACPPlessy v. FergusonPrince Edward CountyracismsegregationSocial IssuesSocial StudiesSRLstudent proteststudent reporting labsSupreme CourtWhile other events make the news headlines, the March For Our Lives is likely still playing a key part in your students’ lives, even those who may not have attended any events over the weekend. Use these videos and student voice pieces to debrief on the March and discuss next steps forward. Continue reading
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#NeverAgainCongressDonald TrumpGovernment & Civicsgun controlgun violenceLGBTQMarch for Our LivesMarjory Stoneman Douglas High SchoolparklandPeople of Colorraceschool shootingsSocial IssuesSocial Studiesstudent protestStudent Voicetrans youthtransgendervotingChallenge your students to design their own scenic hiking trail based on Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail. Continue reading
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