CR Outcome #5

CIVIL RIGHTS UNIT

Outcome #4  Mathematical Interpretations and Representations	Integrating an understanding of politics and economics within various historical and contemporary contexts, render a mathematical representation of issues related to civil rights in the past and present, then suggest possible implications for the future.  Based on these findings, make recommendations.  Be able to justify and support your recommendations.
DO:	BY/WITH:
Determine demographic data for your group demonstrating:   A)    Changes in population over time, B)     Geographical distribution of population over time, C)     Average income today D)    Average level of education today. Prepare mathematical representations which compare the economic and social status of different groups.	Expert Groups:   A)    Native Americans B)     African-Americans C)     Latino-Americans D)    Asian-Americans E)     Euro-Americans Gather data from historical maps, historical narratives, web sites, printed information provided by various organizations, diaries, fiction and non-fiction accounts, and interviews.
Conduct research online.	Individually or in pairs.
View films	Whole class
Write letters to organizations requesting information and materials	Individually
Create mathematical interpretations of the data collected in the form of pie charts, bar graphs, line graphs, pictorial graphs, etc.	Pairs within Expert Groups

Make recommendations for civil rights actions needed;  justify and defend your recommendations.	Expert Groups brainstorm.
ENABLERS	STRATEGIES
Letter writing. Vocabulary:  pie graph, bar graph, line graph, percentage, data, statistics, probability.  Create variety of mathematical charts and graphs.	Brainstorming, Notetaking, Interviewing, E-mail, Critique, Analysis, Negotiation, Teaching, Online Research, Jigsaw, Critical Viewing and Listening, Concept Mapping, Timeline, Geography Map Skills
GROUP ASSESSMENT	INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT
Mathematical representations of data collected;  explain each depiction and how it was created. Geographical map.	Explain each graph and map created. Participation in group research, production and presentation. Teacher observation.