Learning Outcomes:
- To demonstrate an understanding of the role of the state and federal judiciary in issues of racial equality in relation to educational opportunity prior to the Mendez v. Westminster decision.
- To demonstrate an understanding why matters of racial equality and educational opportunity were controversial issues throughout United States history.
If you have half of a day . . .
- Begin with the activity entitled "Class Discussion Questions." Ask the students to respond to the questions in an open discussion. Simply click on the
document to the left and print out copies for the class.
- Have students read the Los Angeles Times article entitled "Ruling Gives Mexican Children Equal Rig
hts." Click on the article to enlarge for printing. Students will identify the arguments for each side and predict the outcome.
- Complete all of the activities for the half day.
- View the Emmy-award winning documentary (30 minutes), "Mendez v. Westminster: For all the
Children/Para Todos Los Ninos." Have students complete the "Mendez Film Analysis
Worksheet" provided. Click on the two pages and print out copies.
If you have two days . . .
- Complete all of the activities for the half and first days.
- View a video on an additional desegregation court case in California. The
film is entitled "The Lemon Grove Incident" and is approximately 58 minutes in length. Have students complete the "Lemon Grove Incident Film Analysis Worksheet." The two page
worksheet is available to download to the right.
- Next, have students read and discuss the "Historical Perspective" section in this Blog. Analyze the key points of each segregation court case and its ruling.
- Complete all of the activities from the half, first and second days.
- Have students get into groups, read and discuss the 10 page transcripts of the U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Mendez case. The transcripts are available to download at http://tcla.gseis.ucla.edu/equalterms/history/pdf/mendez.pdf
- Download the "Written Document Analysis Worksheet" for each group to complete. The Worksheet is available to download at http://archives.gov/education/lessons/worksheets/document.html
- For homework, have students study one photograph or cartoon from this Blog. Students will complete the "Photo Analysis Worksheet" or "Cartoon Analysis Worksheet" on the photo or cartoon that they choose. The Worksheets can be downloaded and printed at http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/worksheets/photo.html and
http://archives.gov/education/lessons/worksheets/cartoon.html
1 comment:
As a Native American, member of a recognized tribe, I am thankful and deeply appreciative of your blog and in-depth knowledge. It's no mystery that our experiences are akin to Hispanic people. We share a broad girth of skin tone, some still speak their non-English language, and we stay true to our community's beliefs, customs, and traditions. Our men - and women starting in WWII - went to wars starting before the Revolutionary War on behalf of America - the dream of America. Thank you for the exceptional histories and memories. George Tomer, Tribal Elder
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