Social Studies, African American/Black History: The Rise and Fall of Black Wallstreet In 1921
Learners will learn the history of the Black-Owned Greenwood Community in Oklahoma, which was destroyed due to racial hatred in 1921.
Karen Evans
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(120)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursHomework
Learners will create their own business plan. This will start toward the end of the class and can be continued on their own.Assessment
An informal assessment will be used.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This history lesson will teach learners about the Black-Owned business district in Tulsa, Oklahoma known as the Greenwood District. This community was thriving with Black Entrepreneurship until it was destroyed by white racists in 1921. Many blacks were massacred. A powerpoint/canva presentation will be presented that tells this story, The topic of entrepreneurship will also be discussed. The learners will learn about the types of businesses that were in the community. The learners will be given the opportunity to create their own business plans to become entrepreneurs. A business plan organizer will be uploaded for the learners to use to build their businesses.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the history of the Black Wallstreet Massacre, but will also learn the importance of business ownership. They will be able to create their own business plan for a business they would like to have.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be pictures shown of the demolished community as well as articles from the newspapers at that time. There will not be anything graphic.i.e. lynching pictures.
Supply List
Printer to print out worksheets. Pencil
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
120reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Webster University
For the last five years I have been a substitute teacher for grades Pre-K through 8th. This role has given me experience in dealing with teaching social studies, history and ELA.
I also teach a very successful course on Outschool, "Racism and Black Lives Matter". This course teaches about slavery, the history of racism and Black Lives Matter. My reviews have been excellent.
As a former Director of HR, who was a member of the Senior Leadership Team, I helped deal with sensitive discrimination issues when there was alleged discrimination. I have also provided sensitivity training to employees to help them celebrate diversity instead of practicing discrimination. .
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Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-8 learners per class
