Social Studies Toolbox

Toolbox for change: Everyone will receive a photocopy of a toolbox. Fill your toolboxes with "tools" for change (things used by Civil Rights leaders in their struggle for civil rights). We will brainstorm a list of ten things as a class. Each individual must come up with ten additional "tools". You will need to find pictures of these things (or pictures of things that symbolize your "tools") from magazines. Cut out your pictures and glue them in your "toolbox". Write a brief explanation of why you selected each tool on the back of your "toolbox".

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Notes: Stereotypes: A "stereotype" is a generalization about a person or group of persons. We develop stereotypes when we are unable or unwilling to obtain all of the information we would need to make fair judgments about people or situations.  In the absence of the "total picture," stereotypes in many cases allow us to "fill in the blanks." Our society often innocently creates and perpetuates stereotypes, but these stereotypes often lead to unfair discrimination and persecution when the stereotype is unfavorable. A stereotype is a way we simplify our world. It is a short-hand way we deal with complex events. Stereotypes become dangerous when they leave us blind to individual differences. Prejudice:  A negative or hostile attitude toward another social group Discrimination:  Refers to an unfavorable action, behavior, outcome or treatment Effects: Less access to: -approval and popularity -rights and privileges (marriage, clubs, jobs) -...

United States History Jim Crow: Remembering Jim Crow on Minnesota Public Radio http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2008/04/jim-crow.html Threaded Discussion on the white board CNN Investigative Reports: Behind the Noose http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2008/07/cnn-special-investigations-unit-display.html Plessy v. Ferguson 1896 Notes: Stereotypes: A "stereotype" is a generalization about a person or group of persons. We develop stereotypes when we are unable or unwilling to obtain all of the information we would need to make fair judgments about people or situations. In the absence of the "total picture," stereotypes in many cases allow us to "fill in the blanks." Our society often innocently creates and perpetuates stereotypes, but these stereotypes often lead to unfair discrimination and persecution when the stereotype is unfavorable. A stereotype is a way we simplify our world. It is a short-hand way we deal with complex events. Stereot...

Segregation - our nation's caste system (keeping the races separate - denying access to African Americans) The Brown decision would test the validity of the law - law that existed for decades ( Plessy v. Ferguson , 1896) It was essential the Supreme Court decide the case unanimously, anything less would appear weak - considering the controversial nature of the issue, unanimity was key - the Court could not give the appearance of division The reasoning: Segregation in public education was a violation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause Many people viewed schools as the ticket to advancement - segregated schools would have a detrimental effect on Black children - sense of inferiority has an effect on a child's ability to learn "... to separate them from others of similar age and qualifications because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way very unlikely to...

"Letter from Birmingham Jail" Answer the questions below. Comment on at least one other classmate's response to one of the questions. Your comment must shed additional insight on the question, not merely restate someone else's answer. Questions: Why did King write this letter? What reasons did King give for coming to Birmingham? Why does King use nonviolent direct-action as a means of bringing about change? Who does King express disappointment in and why? How does King address the timing of his actions? How does King define "just" laws? How does King define "unjust laws"? Why does King believe it is a mistake for moderates to label his actions "extremist"? Who does King believe is earning undeserved change? Why is this praise misguided? Who is really deserving of praise? Why? More Resources: http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu/index.php/resources/article/lesson_plan_kings_letter_from_birmingham_jail/

Study Questions: http://www.history.com/images/media/pdf/Century2.pdf

Discrimination When we judge people and groups based on our prejudices and stereotypes and treat them differently, we are engaging in discrimination. Understanding the nature of prejudice, scapegoating, stereotypes, and discrimination is the first step in combating these practices. All of us have prejudices about members of groups different from ourselves. We should, however, recognize that we are not acting fairly if we treat people differently because of these stereotypes and prejudices. Each one of us deserves to be considered a unique human being. from: http://remember.org/guide/History.root.stereotypes.html

Stereotypes: A "stereotype" is a generalization about a person or group of persons. We develop stereotypes when we are unable or unwilling to obtain all of the information we would need to make fair judgments about people or situations. In the absence of the "total picture," stereotypes in many cases allow us to "fill in the blanks." Our society often innocently creates and perpetuates stereotypes, but these stereotypes often lead to unfair discrimination and persecution when the stereotype is unfavorable. from: http://remember.org/guide/History.root.stereotypes.html

Listen to the Wind http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/penguin/3_cups_of_tea_dg.pdf Look inside the book: http://www.amazon.com/reader/0803730586?_encoding=UTF8&page=7#reader_0803730586 Video: http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/mS2VV1B9XXUA2/ref=ent_fb_link From the Teacher Vision link above: Listen to the Wind is illustrated in an art form called collage. Identify places on the pages where you notice elements of collage art. Using crayons, glue, and paper scraps of all types and sizes (including newspaper, wallpaper, and regular colored paper)  create your own collage art inspired by the story and art of Listen to the Wind . Resources: Tissue Paper Collage Art: http://www.ehow.com/how_6299094_make-tissue-paper-collage-art.html Eric Carle Technique: http://www.eric-carle.com/EricCarleCollageMakingInstructionSheet.pdf

Video Guide: http://www.history.com/images/media/pdf/Century1.pdf Study Questions “The Century America’s Time: Seeds of Change” 1. Attitudes toward women and African Americans have changed dramatically in the twentieth century. Describe some of the changes and progress made for women and African Americans. Describe some changes that may still be necessary. 2. How have politics and technology made the twentieth century “The Killing Century”? 3. Historians of immigration use a migration theory known as push/pull. Something pushes the immigrant from his or her homeland and pulls him or her to a new homeland. Discuss some of the push/pull factors for immigrants during the waves of migration during the twentieth century. 4. Labor conditions at the beginning of the century were dangerous, dirty, and miserable. Why were conditions so bad? Why did these conditions go unchecked? Why weren’t workers able to organize and unionize for better working conditions? 5. What was Progre...

The following information must be included in your glog: Themes http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/three-cups-of-tea/themes.html Characters http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/three-cups-of-tea/characters.html Setting setting (time) · 1993 to 2003 setting (place) · Pakistan, Afghanistan, California, Montana Plot http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/three-cups-of-tea/summary.html Glogster.edu: http://www.edu.glogster.com/ My glogster page: http://teacherlea.edu.glogster.com/

"Cold War" tweeted: http://thea.micds.org/twitster/

English Project: Freedom Writers Dairy In your "Glog" you must include information about: Characters Setting Themes Plot Go to http://www.edu.glogster.com Sign in using the nicknames and passwords given to you in class. Create your glog. My page: http://teacherlea.edu.glogster.com/

Discovery Education Lesson Plan: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/the-power-of-fiction.cfm CSPAN Lesson: http://www.americanwriters.org/classroom/videolesson/vlp21_sinclair.asp The Jungle : http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Literature/Sinclair/TheJungle/ The Jungle: http://www.readprint.com/work-1383/The-Jungle-Upton-Sinclair/contents

United States History: Finish "Glory" Resources: http://www.history.com/videos/gilder-lehrman-massachussetts-54th http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/54th_Massachusetts_Volunteer_Infantry African Americans and the Civil War: http://www.history.com/topics/african-american-soldiers-in-the-civil-war Read in class: http://printables.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/09/TEAJAN09_004.pdf Civil War Diorama: How to make a battle scene diorama: http://www.ehow.com/how_6191947_make-battle-scene-diorama.html Wednesday-Friday: http://hansengeorge.blogspot.com/2011/01/immigration-late-twentieth-century.html English: Continue Freedom Writers Diary Read The Terrible Things Threaded Discussion on the white board Choral Reading "The Terrible Things" Eve Bunting. Threaded Discussion on the white board: Questions: Who are "The Terrible Things"? Why didn't the forest animals resist "The Terrible Things"? In life, who are "T...