Period 1,2,5,6:
Today
in class, we discussed whether the U.S. treatment of Native Americans
constitutes genocide. At the beginning of class, we briefly discussed
the “Jigsaw Activity” from yesterday. Then, I posted a warm-up on the
board for students to think about. The first questions was directly
related to the homework assignments. Students then shared their
responses they wrote for homework. (HW Question: At what point do mass
killings or the forced movement of people become genocide?) After a
thoughtful discussion, students were asked to think about which events
we studies over the past few days were examples of genocide and which
were not.
Next,
students watched a video clip on the Indian Removal Act. They were
given a brief background on Jackson’s policy and view toward Native
Americans during the early 1800s.
After
the video clip, students completed Part 3 on their graphic organizers.
This activity required them to choose a partner and read 2 articles. The
two articles consisted on two different perspectives on Native American
genocide. Their task was to read each article and record reasons for or
against Native American genocide on their graphic organizers.
If students finished Part 3, they started their homework assignment. Students are required to answer the central question of this activity: Does the U.S. treatment of Native Americans constitute genocide? The homework is to answer Part 4 of the organizer in 1-2 paragraphs depending on the class level they are taking next year. Students should include at least 3 examples from their various articles and notes. The assignment is due on Monday.
Period 7:
This was an "extra" class due to testing this week. We fist watched CNN Student News, then a video on the Trail of Tears.
While they watched the video they were allowed to work on their homework assignment which is due on Monday (see two paragraphs above for lesson).
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