Lesson Overview
Students will determine major educational, social and political issues or problems facing African Americans following Reconstruction. Students will analyze the successes and failures of such institutions developed and evaluate their impact in the twenty-first century.
Essential Question
Essential Question: Determine if Historically Black Colleges and Universities were successful or not in creating political, social and educational opportunities for African Americans post Reconstruction?
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- 8-5 The student will understand the impact of Reconstruction, industrialization, and Progressivism on society and politics in South Carolina in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
- During the periods of Reconstruction, industrial expansion, and the Progressive movement, South Carolina searched for ways to revitalize its economy while maintaining its traditional society. To understand South Carolina’s experience as represen...
- 8-5.1 Analyze the development of Reconstruction policy and its impact in South Carolina, including the presidential and the congressional reconstruction plans, the role of black codes, and the Freedmen’s Bureau.
- 8-5.3 Summarize the successes and failures of Reconstruction in South Carolina, including the creation of political, educational, and social opportunities for African Americans; the rise of discriminatory groups; and the withdrawal of federal protection.
- During the periods of Reconstruction, industrial expansion, and the Progressive movement, South Carolina searched for ways to revitalize its economy while maintaining its traditional society. To understand South Carolina’s experience as represen...
- USHC-3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how regional and ideological differences led to the Civil War and an understanding of the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on democracy in America.
- Grade 3: Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
- RI.LCS.11 Analyze and critique how the author uses structures in print and multimedia texts to craft informational and argument writing.
- I Inquiry-Based Literacy Standards
- I Inquiry-Based Literacy Standards
Tell Them We Are Rising: Successes and Failures of Reconstruction for People of Color
School: Lakeview Middle School
Grade(s): 10
Mr. Joseph combined traditional lecture with media from PBS Learning Media and documentary to enhance student learning. Students recorded their responses during the lesson on their laptops.Lesson Feedback
Lesson Partners: South Carolina State Library, National Parks Service, PBS LearningMedia