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Redlining in American cities

Here’s a clear, classroom-ready NTN-style project description you can use or adapt: --- ### **Project Title:** **Voices of Change: The Texas Civil Rights Movement** ### **Project Summary (Student-Friendly Description):** In this project, you will investigate the fight for civil rights in Texas and how individuals and groups worked to expand rights and freedoms. You will analyze historical events, key figures, and the impact of civic action. Then, you will create a product that communicates how these efforts shaped Texas and continue to influence society today. ### **Driving Question:** **How did individuals and groups in Texas fight for civil rights, and how can their actions inspire change today?** ### **Learning Goals (TEKS Alignment):** Students will: * Analyze the causes and effects of major events in Texas history (1A, 1B) * Examine the contributions of individuals and groups to civil rights (7C, 7D, 7E) * Understand the role of government and the rights/responsibilities of citizens (10A, 10B, 10C, 10D) * Explain the importance of civic participation and individual rights (17B) ### **Project Task:** You will work individually or with a partner to create a **“Voices of Change” product** that answers the driving question. Your product must: * Highlight at least **one key individual and one group** involved in Texas civil rights * Explain the **problem they faced**, the **actions they took**, and the **impact of their efforts** * Connect their work to **rights, responsibilities, and civic participation today** ### **Product Options (Student Choice):** * One-pager infographic * Mini-poster campaign * Short speech or written narrative * Illustrated timeline * “Then vs. Now” comparison chart *(All products must include visuals + written explanation.)* ### **Time Frame:** * **Day 1 (90 min):** Project launch, background mini-lesson, research & planning * **Day 2 (90 min):** Product creation * **Day 3 (45 min):** Finalize & quick presentations/reflection ### **Assessment Criteria:** Students will be evaluated on: * Historical accuracy and use of evidence * Understanding of civil rights concepts * Connection to civic responsibility today * Clarity, creativity, and effort ### **Success Criteria (Student Checklist):** * I can explain a civil rights issue in Texas * I can describe actions taken by people or groups * I can connect the past to present-day civic responsibilities * I can clearly communicate my ideas visually and in writing

The Novel the Outsiders talking about 'coming of age' story, learning about characterization.

I already taught the great migration and other events connected to it such as the tulsA massacre, Du Bois / Booker T. Washington and redlining. I'd like to add a couple of other topics related to the great. migration that students could do a project on to bring the unit full circle. For instance i can see focusing on the harlem renaissance while integrating other parts of black history into the project

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Planet and space exploration connect the history of space exploration to today's achievement connect the science of the space exploration to daily life on earth

Who Inspires You? A Biography Project