Authors:
Andrea Chorney, K–12 Educator
Elisa M Yzaguirre, K–12 Educator
Learning Goals:
Knowledge: students will…
- gain background knowledge about how historical figures & movements contributed to the formation of the Black Lives Matter Movement.
- gain background knowledge around important historical references in THUG in order to comprehend the text.
- know that our knowledge of history impacts our identity, political movements, and cultural expressions.
- consider how movements of the past and present cultivate joy while fighting for justice.
Skills: students will be able to….
- use technology to research a specific person, event or movement.
- use group roles to read & take notes about their topic.
- present their research to the class.
- explain the role of specific activists and activisms to promote justice and how it relates to THUG.