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WOMEN TODAY AND YESTERDAY
 
Project Description
 

American history is a history of a great nation and its people… all of its’ people.  For this particular reason we should acknowledge all Americans who have help to make our country great.

The role of the African American woman has been greatly ignored for many years in this country.  There have been many historical events that involved African American women. It is important that they are recognized for their contributions in history.

The purpose of this project is help students meet African American Women who have influenced the course of American history.  If students have a greater awareness of African American Women they will undoubtedly have a better understanding of American history and a greater appreciation for all of it’s people.

In this unit students will work in cooperative groups and create a collage of African American women.  Students will research an area of interest (ex. medicine, education, the arts, sports, etc.) and write a report.  During Women’s History Month students will do an intercom presentation. 

 
 

 
Project Goals
 
Essential Question:
                 What role do women play in history?
 
Specific Questions:
 

Has the role of women changed throughout history?

How does culture affect the role of women?

 

 
Illinois and CPS Learning Standards

Language Arts Grade Level 3

State Goal #

CAS letter

CSF #

Performance Indicator

 1

A

2

Rubric

 1

C

1

Rubric

 1

D

1-3

Rubric

 

Social Science:  Grade Level 3

State Goal #

CAS letter

CSF

Performance

Indicator

16

B

1

Rubric

 

         

Unit Prerequisites
 

  • How to work in cooperative groups

  • Basic technology skills

  • How to take notes

  • How to organize information

  • Students are able to write, edit, and publish their work

 
Performance Actions

Access:

  • Access information online and print resources

  • Read information about famous African American Women                      

  • Take a trip to the DuSable Museum and gather information

  • Research African American Women of the past and of today

 

Interpret:

  • Analyze the impact of African American Women and American History

  • Compare and contrast African American Women of today and yesterday

  • Make a list of likes and differences

  • Prioritize important information to include in the report

Produce:

  • Formulate a KWL chart

  • Create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast women of today and yesterday

  • Collect pictures of African American Women

  • Produce a collage using pictures that were collected

  • Construct a booklet on African American Women

 

Communicate:

  • Communicate with groups members your findings and prepare for presentations

  • Discuss plans and order of presentations

  • Present a oral presentation of your report

Evaluate:

  • Evaluate how well your group worked together

  • Critique the presentations of your group members

 

 

 

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