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Civil Rights: Interactive Slide Lecture

Persistent Issue:
When are citizens justified in resisting governmental authority?
Central Question:
What strategies should civil rights participants use to achieve greater social justice in 1968?
Topic:
Civil Rights
Course:
U.S. History
Strategy:
Interactive Slide Lecture
Grade Level:
10
Lessons in this unit:
  1. Civil Rights: Interactive Slide Lecture

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Click here to download a chart detailing the standards addressed in this lesson as identified by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), the National History Standards, and the Alabama Course of Study.

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Teacher Reflection

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Clip 1: Introduction to the Lesson

Mr. Callahan introduces the topics of discussion and explains why they will be examining Civil Rights in their World History class.

Reflection: Mr. Callahan discusses his strategies for introducing the lesson and how he integrates lesson activities into a larger unit/central question.
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Clip 2: Little Rock – Asking Questions of the Witnesses

The class analyzes and discusses the first photograph (Elizabeth Eckford) of the slide presentation.

Reflection: Mr. Callahan discusses how this particular approach to engaging students in photograph analysis is different from other methods of document analysis.
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3.
Clip 3: Sit-ins – Historical Empathy – Interpreting the Image

The class analyzes and discusses the second photograph (student sit-in) of the slide presentation.

Reflection: Mr. Callahan explains how his goal for the students in interpreting the second image differs from that of the first image. He discusses how to encourage historical empathy through this activity.
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Clip 4: Sit-ins – Historical Empathy – Exploring Perspectives

Mr. Callahan leads students through a role-play activity focusing on the "sit-ins" photograph.

Reflection: Mr. Callahan explains the purpose of the student role-play activity, and discusses the challenges in managing this activity.
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5.
Clip 5: Sit-ins – Contextualizing the Image

Mr. Callahan provides contextual information regarding the sit-ins movement and Little Rock, and asks students to discuss the different change strategies used in these events.

Reflection: Mr. Callahan discusses his techniques for questioning students in order to allow students to more deeply analyze and interpret the image.
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6.
Clip 6: Black Panthers – Interpreting the Images

Mr. Callahan leads students through an interpretation of the image representing the Black Panthers.

Reflection: Mr. Callahan explains his rationale for allowing students to work in pairs as they analyze the final photograph of the slide lecture.
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Clip 7: Black Panthers – Interpreting the Message – Closure on Three Strategies

The class continues analysis of the third photograph (Huey Newton) of the slide presentation.

Reflection: Mr. Callahan describes how he is attempting to lead students towards alternative interpretations of the Black Panthers through analysis of this photograph.

Mr. Cory Callahan

Cory Callahan currently teaches U.S., World, and Modern European History at Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama. He assumed this position in the spring of 2002 after spending four years as a classroom teacher in LaGrange, Georgia. Cory sponsors the Government, Multicultural, and Scholar Bowl clubs as well as serving as the vertical team leader for grades 7-12 social studies. Cory is married and the father of two young sons.

Cory has studied under and collaborated with Dr. John Saye and Dr. Tom Brush on PIH projects for nearly ten years. He also serves as a supervising teacher for practicing and pre-service teachers.

Auburn High School

Auburn High School has a population of approximately 1200 students in grades 9-12. It is the only high school in Auburn – a city that also has a 4-year university. The unit was taught to a 10th grade United States History class. Auburn High School incorporated a block schedule, thus the class met for 90 minutes every day for one semester.

The students ranged in ability levels and were a diverse group based on race and socioeconomic status. The class was especially active in class dialogues and tended to be more productive in group and dyad settings.

Teacher Pre Interview

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1.
Clip 1: Pre-Interview Lesson Description

Mr. Callahan provides a description of the lesson he will be teaching. He discusses the topic of the lesson and the overall goals of the lesson.
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2.
Clip 2: Pre-Interview Students and Setting

Mr. Callahan provides a description of the students participating in the lesson, and unique aspects of the classroom and/or school.
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Clip 3: Pre-Interview Curricular Context

Mr. Callahan discusses how this particular lesson fits within his overall curriculum.
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Clip 4: Pre-Interview Standards Addressed

Mr. Callahan provides a description of the state and national standards addressed by this lesson.
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5.
Clip 5: Pre-Interview Unique Aspects of Lesson

Mr. Callahan discusses some of the segments of this lesson that he believes will be most interesting to viewers. He also discusses aspects of the lesson that he is particularly excited about.
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Clip 6: Pre-Interview Challenges in Planning Lesson

Mr. Callahan discusses challenges faced in designing and implementing this type of lesson.
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7.
Clip 7: Pre-Interview Evidence of Effectiveness

Mr. Callahan discusses why he believes the approach exemplified in this lesson is effective with students.
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Clip 8: Pre-Interview Preparation Necessary for Planning Lesson

Mr. Callahan describes any equipment, materials, or preparation needed to implement this lesson. He also discusses prerequisite knowledge and/or skills needed by students in order for them to be successful with the lesson activities.
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Clip 9: Pre-Interview Assessing Student Achievement

Mr. Callahan discusses his plans for assessing student achievement during the lesson.

Teacher Post Interview

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1.
Clip 1: Post-Interview Overview of Lesson

Mr. Callahan provides a overview of what occurred during the lesson.
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2.
Clip 2: Post-Interview Scaffolding Used During Lesson

Mr. Callahan discusses the types of scaffolding support he provided to students throughout the lesson.
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Clip 3: Post-Interview Student Assessment

Mr. Callahan describes how he assessed student achievement during lesson activities.
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4.
Clip 4: Post-Interview Modifications to Lesson

Mr. Callahan provides advice and suggestions for other teachers who would like to implement this type of lesson with their students.
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Clip 5: Post-Interview Advice for Other Teachers

Mr. Callahan discusses modifications he would make to this lesson prior to delivering it again.
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Clip 6: Post-Interview Assisting Students with Special Needs

Mr. Callahan discusses any adaptations he may need to make to the lesson to assist students with special needs who may be in his class.
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Clip 7: Post-Interview Next Steps

Mr. Callahan discusses the next set of activities planned for his students.