Lesson Plan

Re-Segregation of American Schools: Re-Segregation

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Examine the re-segregation of public schools in a thought-provoking resource. Young scholars read articles and primary sources, complete worksheets, and watch a video to explore the idea that desegregation made schools more segregated. The lesson explores how public schools have become re-segregated and how it affects African American academics and communities. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Guide a group discussion on how pupils feel about their school environment  
  • Have learners brainstorm ideas to make their local community more inclusive 
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson is the final installment of a three-part series called Becoming US - Education unit
Pros
  • Lesson promotes the values of inclusion and tolerance in local communities  
  • The resource provides all the necessary materials to complete the lesson 
Cons
  • None
Common Core