This
guide
is for viewing and
discussing Not In
Our Town and
includes a variety of
activities designed
to fit easily into
many different
classes.This
27-minute video
resource supports
learning in these
curriculum areas:
History/Social
Studies
• Civic Values:Rights and
Responsibilities
• The Bill ofRights
• Strengths ofAmerican
Democracy
• The American Civil
Rights Movement
• World War II/The
Holocaust
• Immigration to America:
Immigrants’Experiences
• Labor Unions in
Contemporary Society
Literature/
English
• Stories ofCourage
• Overcoming Challenges
• Responses to Racism and
Prejudice
In addition,this guide
offers several opportuni-
ties to address the
following standards:
National Civics
Standards
Students should be able to
evaluate,take,and defend
positions on:
• what the fundamental
values and principles of
American political life are
and their importance to
the maintenance ofcon-
stitutional democracy;
• issues in which funda-
mental values and
principles may be in
conflict;
• issues concerning the
disparities between
American ideals and
realities;
• the importance to
American constitutional
democracy ofdisposi-
tions that foster respect
for individual worth and
human dignity.
National
Standards for
U.S. History
Students should:
• compare and contrast
differing sets ofideas,
personalities,behaviors,
and institutions;
• understand the struggle
for racial and gender
equality and for the ex-
tension ofcivil liberties;
• understand major social
and economic develop-
ments in contemporary
America;
• formulate a position or
course ofaction on an
issue.
The activities provide
students with opportu-
nities to strengthen the
following skills:
Analytical
• Critical Thinking
• Compare/Contrast
• Recognizing Bias
• Drawing Conclusions
• Decision-making
Interpersonal
• Tolerance
• Respecting Differences of
Opinion
• Teamwork
• Empathizing
Study Skills
• Research
Writing
• Personal Narrative
• Analytical Review
• Persuasive Essay
Speaking/
Listening
• Public Speaking
• Debating Issues
• Listening Critically
FITTING INTO YOUR CURRICULUM
NOT IN OUR TOWN
Teacher’s Viewing Guide
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