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Black History Month: An American Journey to Equality
Caitlyn Jacobs, M.A.
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4.6
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A comprehensive four week course for Black History Month that covers the African Slave Trade through the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
Class Experience
Embark on a condensed yet profound exploration of African American history in this four-week course, tracing the journey from the harrowing days of the Atlantic Slave Trade to the transformative era of the Civil Rights Movement. Through a curated selection of primary and secondary sources, students will delve into the crucial events, movements, and figures that have shaped the African American experience. Every week will include: -A video by the instructor with an introduction to the topic,...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Atlantic Slave Trade and Plantation LifeIn the first week, we will discuss the introduction to the Atlantic Slave Trade, and the significance of understanding the roots of African American history. We will read and analyze excerpts from Olaudah Equiano's narrative. On Friday, we will reflect on the week's materials in a class discussion.Week 2Lesson 2Abolitionist Movements and EmancipationWe will read excerpts from Frederick Douglass' narrative, and discuss the impact of various abolitionist movements. Then we will examine the Emancipation Proclamation and its historical context the discuss the immediate and long-term implications of emancipation. Lastly, we will reflect on the abolitionist movements and the transition to the Reconstruction era.Week 3Lesson 3Jim Crow Era and the Great MigrationWe will examine photographs depicting Jim Crow segregation, and discuss. Then we will listen to a video where women will tell their story of their journey during the Great Migration and discuss.Week 4Lesson 4Civil Rights Movement and LegacyWe will read and analyze speeches and letters from Martin Luther King Jr. Then discuss the philosophy and tactics of the Civil Rights Movement. We will examine the texts and historical context of key legislative acts such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965. We will spend the end of the course reflecting on the entire course journey, and discuss the importance of understanding and confronting historical legacies.
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This course will discuss sensitive topics such as slavery and racism. We will read stories of people who have experienced slavery and racism first hand. Sometimes these stories can be hard to hear. No graphic or sensitive images will be shown. The purpose of discussing these hard topics is to learn from the past.
Olaudah Equiano's The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano Frederick Douglass' Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave The Emancipation Proclamation The 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments to the US Constitution Photographs capturing Jim Crow segregation found on Library of Congress website Personal narratives from the Great Migration from a Youtube video Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches and letters Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965
Joined April, 2020
4.6
8reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Master's Degree in History from University of Central Oklahoma
Hey there! 👋 I'm Miss Caitlyn, and history is my ultimate passion! 📚 Back in 2020, I started my journey on Outschool, teaching three awesome classes on women's history (they're still available, by the way!). Since then, I've earned my Master's...
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Ages: 13-18
