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Helen Keller--Citizen and Socialist

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Do history books tell the full story of Helen Keller? The sanitized version of Helen Keller found in most textbooks leaves out her most provocative ideas. She was a socialist, fought for workers' rights, and advocated for the use of birth control. Using primary sources by Keller, young scholars rewrite the books on a complex figure in women's history.

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Concepts
helen keller, feminism, socialism, primary source analysis, primary sources, secondary source analysis, secondary sources, famous women, women's history, women's history month, women's movements
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Instructional Ideas
  • Rewrite what a textbook has to say about Helen Keller after investigating primary sources
Classroom Considerations
  • It would be helpful for learners to have background on socialism, World War I, and the Progressive Era
  • One document mentions birth control
Pros
  • Activities sharpen critical thinking skills around textbooks
  • Information is surprising and intriguing for learners
Cons
  • None