Movements for Equality

Explain why Elizabeth was bold and unstoppable.

Elizabeth Leads the Way

Standards

L.1.6RI.1.3RI.1.8

Analyze and explain why Shirley Chisholm was a trailblazer.

She Was the First!

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.8

Analyze what Kamala was passionate about as a child and what it shows about her.

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.8

Explain why the author titles the book Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice.

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.8RI.1.9RI.1.9

2 days

Write an opinion piece explaining how the world would be different if the women had not fought for women’s rights.

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.dL.1.1.gL.1.1.jW.1.1

Identify Clara Luper’s four steps for nonviolence and explain why each step is important.

Someday is Now pp. 1–18

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.8

Describe Clara Luper and her students.

Someday is Now p. 19 — to end

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.8

Explain how the actions of the four friends influenced others.

Sit-In

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.8

Analyze what we can learn from the children who marched in the Birmingham Children’s Crusade.

Let the Children March

Standards

RI.1.2RI.1.8RI.1.9RI.1.9

2 days

Defend if a young person can or cannot be an activist.

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.dL.1.1.gL.1.1.jW.1.1

Explain how Clara proved that she had grit.

Brave GIrl

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.8

Explain the role that Carlitos and his mama played in the Justice for Janitors movement.

!Sí, Se Puede!/Yes, We Can!

Standards

RI.1.3

2 days

Write a letter to Clara Lemlich or Carlitos explaining why they appreciate them.

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.dL.1.1.gL.1.1.jL.1.2.aL.1.2.cW.1.1

Explain why the Stonewall Inn is an important part of the LGBTQ+ movement.

Stonewall

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.8

Determine why Harvey Milk was an influential part of the LGBTQ right’s movement.

Pride

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.8RI.1.9

2 days

Explain what the LGBTQ+ flag represents and why it is important.

Standards

L.1.1.dL.1.1.dL.1.1.gL.1.1.jW.1.2

Analyze how and why Jennifer participated in the disability rights movement.

All the Way to the Top

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.8

Defend why Alan was thankful for his stutter and how it helped him find his passion.

A Boy and A Jaguar

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.8

Defend how Emmanuel shows that being disabled does not mean being unable.

Emmanuel's Dream

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.8

2 days

Create a poster to educate the school community about the disability rights movement.

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.dL.1.1.gL.1.1.jW.1.1

Explain what message Nokomis and the Mother Earth Walkers were trying to spread and what we can learn from them.

The Water Walker

Standards

RI.1.3RI.1.7

Explain why the author titles the book We Are Water Protectors.

We are Water Protectors

Standards

RI.1.2RI.1.8

Explain how the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe fought for justice.

Young Water Protectors

Standards

RI.1.2RI.1.3RI.1.8RI.1.9

2 days

Write a paragraph explaining what steps you can take to be a water protector in your own community.

Standards

L.1.1.bL.1.1.dL.1.1.gL.1.1.jW.1.1

Discussion

Discuss unit Essential Questions.

Standards

L.1.6SL.1.1SL.1.2SL.1.6

Assessment

Gauge student understanding of unit content and skills with one of Fishtank's unit assessments.

Writing

2 days

Edit and publish a piece of writing from earlier in the unit. Share and present writing with classmates and school community members.

Standards

L.1.1L.1.2SL.1.2SL.1.6W.1.5W.1.6