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The Abolition of Slavery Project

The Abolition of Slavery Project

http://abolition.e2bn.org/

Related:  Civil Rights/Racism

20 Questions: Racism 1) Do you have a pet?2) Do you like animals?3) Do you have a favorite animal?4) Which types of animals do you like (e.g. amphibians, birds, fish, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles)?5) What kinds of animals are kept as pets where you live?6) Which animals should not be kept as pets? THE INTERVIEW - Secretary General Stoltenberg on NATO's new challenges Originally from Australia, she is a senior journalist and presenter who has reported from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. When not fronting the network’s new show on women’s issues, she is a news anchor and an international affairs commentator. Ethnicity 3. Optional: Poetry (25-45 minutes. Some parts can be done as homework.) 101 Research Paper Topics By definition a research paper requires the writer to learn a great deal about their subject, so it is always a good practice to select a topic that truly interests you before you begin gathering sources. If you are interested in your topic, learning about it will be more pleasurable and you will write with greater passion, so choose your topic thoughtfully. Use the following list of 101 research paper topics as a starting point for your paper. As you begin learning and writing about your topic, you should revise or amend your research question or thesis statement to better match the information that you are interpreting, analyzing, and expressing. Let your interest guide you.

Discrimination based on Race 2. Exploring Institutional Racism: The case of apartheid and the Holocaust (60- 90 minutes per case study) Note: This activity requires two handouts for each case study. Each case study includes an Introduction and Timeline. Before class, print and make one copy of the appropriate introduction(s) and timeline(s) for each student. Cut the Timeline(s) you are using as instructed on the handout. Directions for using Apartheid handouts 62 School Project Ideas Are you a teacher, parent, or student looking for a creative project idea? You should find this list of 62 project ideas to be a great resource for designing activities and projects. When students create projects, they are the active agent in the learning process; the classroom is centered on the student rather than the teacher and the role of the instructor evolves to that of the facilitator.

Discrimination and Racism: Process This webquest will serve as your final for this semester. This unit will take the remaining two weeks to research your civil rights leaders, create a story board, write a script for the round table discussion, perform the round table discussion, record your performance, and evaluate your production. Be aware that your productions will be shared with other American Literature classes on campus during Finals Week. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE! Make sure to use the planning guide given in class. You will be assigned into groups. More Ideas Than You’ll Ever Use for Book Reports Submitted by Teacher-2-Teacher contributor Kim Robb of Summerland, BC Create life-sized models of two of your favorite characters and dress them as they are dressed in the book. Crouch down behind your character and describe yourself as the character.

CIVIL WAR - Giving Voice to the Invisible Partipants: Introduction by Margarert Garcia, Hosler Middle School Modified by Cherie Lange, CV Middle School Students will research the "other" groups involved in the Civil War. These people were rarely mentioned or recognized in text books due to their lack of political, social or economic power in this turbulent time in U.S. history Introduction International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Water sports by Mike Rayner We'll all be planning that route We're gonna take real soon We're waxing down our surfboards We can't wait for June We'll all be gone for the summer We're on surfari to stay Tell the teacher we're surfin' Surfin' U. S. A.

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