Instructional Goal
Examine positive and negative aspects of ethnic experiences in American History, heritage, and contemporary life.
Key Concept
Knowledge
—Contributions of major ethnics and racial groups.
Objectives
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1) To address historical and contemporary perspectives of ethnic experiences
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2) To cover heroes and heroines in the ethnic population
Instructional Delivery/Student Activities
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1)Use culturally diversed games and activities which deal with the impact of different cultural histories, values, and expectations.
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2) Each student is required to report on a legend from their ethnic group.
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3)Each student is required to report on a grassroot community leader.
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4) Reenactment of Slavery
Materials/Resources
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Games:Trading places,
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Board Games:Family Fued
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Current Events/Daily Newspaper
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Music:Karaoke
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Reference Library of Hispanic America
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Reference Library of Black America
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The Latino Experience in U.S. History
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Encyclopedia
Assessment/Evaluation
Written report on heroes and heroines in the ethnic population
“Heroes come and go, But Legends never die”