In this short lesson, students will examine two quotes and consider Chicago's decision to provide reparations for its history of brutal police abuse, after decades of organizing by activists.
In this lesson plan, students will learn about the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and about Frances Perkins, who would not agree to become FDR's Secretary of Labor until he met nine bold demands.
In this brief activity, students will explore how both Black students and their allies organized to protest racism at the University of Missouri, leading to the resignation of the university's presdient, as well as helping spark a wave of organizing across campuses nationwide.
In this lesson plan, students will explore the controversy over voter suppression in the 2016 election, examining how state rules have affected people's--particularly the old, poor, transient, young, and people of color--access to the polls.
In this lesson plan, students will examine the campaign to change the Washington Redskins' name and to end the use of stereotypical depictions of Native Americans in U.S. Sports.
In this lesson plan, students will discuss the context of race relations in Ferguson, Missouri and participate in small group and circle discussions to explore indepth the situation surrounding the death of Michael Brown.
In this lesson plan, students will explore what unions are, why they are important, and how unions affect working people. Students will investigate two readings--one on general background and one on the current attacks on organized labor.
Students explore the war powers controversy through two student readings and class discussions. Each reading is concluded with questions that invite students to think critically about the constitutionality of President Obama's decision to deploy US forces to Libya in 2011.
In this lesson plan, students will learn about Women's History Month and International Women's Day, consider people who have had an impact on them and what qualities make a leader, and learn about some women who have made a difference in the world.