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The Tulsa Race Massacre

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The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre is the focus of a lesson that explores the causes and consequences of the destruction of the Greenwood section of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pupils examine primary source images, a video clip covering the riots, and contrasting accounts of the events. After discussing what they learned from these sources, individuals take a virtual tour of John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and consider why such memorials are created.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
oklahoma, racism, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, protests, the ku klux klan, lynching, compare and contrast, foreshadowing
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups research other race riots, the causes and consequences
  • Set aside extra prep time to load links on student devices and prepare copies
Classroom Considerations
  • The pop-up virtual tour of the hostility statue in Reconciliation Park contains sensitive language; preview the tour to determine if appropriate for your classroom
Pros
  • The carefully scaffolded lesson includes extensive teacher's notes that offer suggestions for how to approach the lesson
  • The pop-up virtual tour of John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park helps viewers visualize historic events
Cons
  • None