Through learning about the lives of an abolitionist and a suffragist from Oregon’s history, students will identify ways that real people fought for their rights and ways that people fight against injustice every day, highlighting that in every place and time, people have fought for their rights and freedom.
Students will learn about how popular clothes that many people buy – called “fast fashion” – are commonly made by exploiting workers in poor countries around the world to benefit people who are in power. Through discussion about labor, greed, and human rights, students will explore the harmful exploitation that helps some businesses produce goods and services at the cost of the rights and safety of workers. This lesson is designed to be combined with Grade 5 Lesson 4.
Asian American histories or contributions are often left out when students study the development of the nation up to 1850, which could inaccurately lead students to believe that Asian American communities did not exist during this time period. In fact, Asian Americans were here at the formation of the United States. Specifically, Filipino Americans settled in the U.S. as early as 1763, and Filipino sailors had arrived in California as early as 1587. In 1763, Filipino sailors settled in a Louisiana bayou, and became the first Filipino immigrants to settle in the United States, known as “Manilamen.” Along with enslaved people and other people of color, the Filipino immigrants built a small fishing village called Saint Malo. These Manilamen made many contributions to Louisiana and the U.S., including revolutionizing the shrimping industry.
2021 Social Science Standards Integrated with Ethnic Studies:
Geography: 5.13, 8.20
Historical Knowledge: 8.27, 8.28
Historical Thinking: 8.31, 8.32
Social Science Analysis: 4.21, 4.24, 5.26, 5.27, 5.28, 6.24, 6.27,6.28, 7.29, 7.30, 8.36
Module 1 of the four-part self-paced mini-course is a 30-minute recorded presentation offering an overview of inclusive social sciences and a walk through of the new k-5 teacher's guide. The presentation slides are available for all to use and adapt. Module 1: Inclusive Social Sciences 101 & Teachers Guide Walk Through MP4 and slide deck
Module 2 of the four-part self-paced mini-course is a short recorded presentation offering a walkthroughs of K-2 lessons including lesson structure, teaching tips, teacher preparation highlights, and activity worksheets. The presentation slides are available for all to use and adapt.