Determine
major scientific and technological advances from 1650 to the
present which have a direct bearing on the advancement or
loss of civil rights. Identify individual contributors to
science and technology from the group studies.
DO:
BY/WITH:
As a
member of an Expert Group, expand genealogical data gathered
for Outcome #2 by incorporating scientific and technological
influences on people’s civil rights.
Expert Groups:
A)Native Americans
B)African-Americans
C)Latino-Americans
D)Asian-Americans
E)Euro-Americans
Conduct
research online.
Individually or in pairs.
Conduct
research using multiple resources in classroom, library, and
other available sources.
Independent research using resources available.
Read
biographies and historical fiction.
Individually, in pairs, and in Literature Lab groups.
Listen to
readings.
Whole
class listen during daily reading aloud by teacher.
View
films
Whole
class
Conduct
interviews in person and electronically, via e-mail.
Individually, pairs, and whole class (for speakers).
Write
letters to organizations requesting information and
materials
Individually
Prepare a
cameo of an individual who contributed to scientific or
technological advancement between 1650 and the present
reflecting contributions from marginalized groups.
Individual
Determine
how each development in science or technology impacted civil
rights, positively or negatively. Justify your conclusions.
Expert
Groups brainstorm.
ENABLERS
STRATEGIES
Letter
writing.
Analyze
and critique significance of visual images and messages.
Produce
visual images, messages and meanings that communicate with
others.
