Learning Standards and Practices
11.10 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGE/DOMESTIC ISSUES (1945 – present): Racial, gender, and socioeconomic inequalities were addressed by individuals, groups, and organizations.
Varying political philosophies prompted debates over the role of the federal government in regulating the economy and providing a social safety net.
(Standards: 1, 4, 5; Themes: ID, TCC, SOC, GOV, CIV, ECO)
11.10b Individuals, diverse groups, and organizations have sought to bring about change in American society through a variety of methods.
Students will trace the following efforts in terms of issues/goals, key individuals and groups, and successes/limitations:
Brown Power (Chicano) movement (e.g., Cesar Chavez, United Farm Workers)
11.10 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGE/DOMESTIC ISSUES (1945 – present): Racial, gender, and socioeconomic inequalities were addressed by individuals, groups, and organizations.
Varying political philosophies prompted debates over the role of the federal government in regulating the economy and providing a social safety net.
(Standards: 1, 4, 5; Themes: ID, TCC, SOC, GOV, CIV, ECO)
11.10b Individuals, diverse groups, and organizations have sought to bring about change in American society through a variety of methods.
Students will trace the following efforts in terms of issues/goals, key individuals and groups, and successes/limitations:
Brown Power (Chicano) movement (e.g., Cesar Chavez, United Farm Workers)
Setting the Stage
Introduce the topic of racism against Mexican Americans using the following video:
A Class Apart: The Birth and Growth of Racism against Mexican-Americans
Introduce the topic of racism against Mexican Americans using the following video:
A Class Apart: The Birth and Growth of Racism against Mexican-Americans
Supporting Question 1: What discrimination did Latino farm workers face and how did people try to change American views toward Latinos?
Formative Assessment: List the ways Latino American farm workers were discriminated against and explain how individuals tried to end it.
Formative Assessment: List the ways Latino American farm workers were discriminated against and explain how individuals tried to end it.
Supporting Question 2: What discrimination did Latina women face and how did people try to change the experience of Latina women in America?
Formative Assessment: List the difficulties faced by Latina American women and explain how individuals tried to help them.
Formative Assessment: List the difficulties faced by Latina American women and explain how individuals tried to help them.
Supporting Question 3: What discrimination did Latinos face and how did people try to end that discrimination in New York State?
Formative Assessment: List the discrimination faced by Latino Americans in New York State and how individuals tried to end it.
Formative Assessment: List the discrimination faced by Latino Americans in New York State and how individuals tried to end it.
Argument: Discuss the discrimination faced by Latino Americans in the late 20th century and explain how individuals and groups tried to change society and bring about equality for Latino Americans. (Essay, Socratic Seminar, etc)
Extension: Research the origins of Latino immigration to the United States and explain why this group became a target of discrimination and racism.
Taking Informed Action: Research the presence of Latino Americans in your local community. Are there individuals that stand out as exemplars in the community. Brainstorm ways to honor community members of Latino heritage. Think about veterans, community organizations, law enforcement, firefighters, and government representatives.
Extension: Research the origins of Latino immigration to the United States and explain why this group became a target of discrimination and racism.
Taking Informed Action: Research the presence of Latino Americans in your local community. Are there individuals that stand out as exemplars in the community. Brainstorm ways to honor community members of Latino heritage. Think about veterans, community organizations, law enforcement, firefighters, and government representatives.