Lesson Plan

Standing Up to Hatred on Cable Street

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The final lessons in this section of the Standing Up for Democracy unit ask class members to consider ways they can help create a "more humane, fair, and compassionate environment" in their communities. For context, learners study how community members became involved in England's 1936 Battle of Cable Street and the 1963 Bristol Bus Boycott. In a reflective journal, class members consider how they could work with others to stand against discrimination and racism.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups compare the Bristol Bus Boycott to the 1955-56 Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Battle of Cable Street with the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests
Classroom Considerations
  • 12th lesson in the Standing Up for Democracy unit
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  • Requires extra prep time to prepare the  materials for the lesson
Pros
  • The final journal prompt asks individuals to consider how they might make their school or community a more welcoming and inclusive place.
  • The careful scaffolding permits learners to observe how others became involved before asking them to consider what they might do
Cons
  • None