Module: Exploring 'The 1619 Project'
5 Activities
Overview
This module is designed to introduce students to The 1619 Project, an initiative of The New York Times Magazine that examines the legacy of slavery in contemporary U.S. systems and society, and celebrates Black Americans' contributions to democracy.
Students will explore images, multimedia, and short text excerpts associated with the project. They will strengthen their knowledge and critical thinking skills through engaging discussion and hands-on activities such as a fact-sorting challenge, a gallery walk, and the collaborative construction of a timeline of racial (in)justice.
For more activities that explore the injustices of slavery and uplift the resistance and innovation of Black Americans, visit The 1619 Project playlist from the Pulitzer Center, also available on Mizzen.
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The Idea of America: Celebrating Black Americans' Contributions to Democracy
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Students evaluate how the values stated in the Declaration of Independence have manifested in U.S. society, and examine what it would mean to reframe U.S. history by considering 1619 the country’s founding date. Students read and discuss excerpts from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones’s introductory essay to The 1619 Project.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
The Idea of America: Celebrating Black Americans' Contributions to Democracy
Students evaluate how the values stated in the Declaration of Independence have manifested in U.S. society, and examine what it would mean to reframe U.S. history by considering 1619 the country’s founding date. Students read and discuss excerpts from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones’s introductory essay to The 1619 Project.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
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Introducing 'The 1619 Project'
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Students analyze and discuss the main ideas of The 1619 Project after watching a video in which Nikole Hannah-Jones introduces the project. They then explore how the legacy of slavery can be seen in modern life through a pair activity, and reflect on themes and issues related to Black history they want to know more about.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
Introducing 'The 1619 Project'
Students analyze and discuss the main ideas of The 1619 Project after watching a video in which Nikole Hannah-Jones introduces the project. They then explore how the legacy of slavery can be seen in modern life through a pair activity, and reflect on themes and issues related to Black history they want to know more about.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
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Visualizing the Legacy of Slavery: Gallery Walk and Quote Museum
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Students will learn about the ways in which slavery’s legacy persists in U.S. systems and society by examining images and text in an engaging gallery walk activity. They will also practice visually communicating tone and information to others by creating a group “quote museum.”
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
Visualizing the Legacy of Slavery: Gallery Walk and Quote Museum
Students will learn about the ways in which slavery’s legacy persists in U.S. systems and society by examining images and text in an engaging gallery walk activity. They will also practice visually communicating tone and information to others by creating a group “quote museum.”
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
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Analyzing and Constructing Timelines of Racial (In)justice
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Students reflect on how myths about history are perpetuated, analyze a timeline of racial (in)justice from The 1619 Project, and collaborate to build timelines that illustrate how the fight for racial justice continues in their own lifetimes.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
Analyzing and Constructing Timelines of Racial (In)justice
Students reflect on how myths about history are perpetuated, analyze a timeline of racial (in)justice from The 1619 Project, and collaborate to build timelines that illustrate how the fight for racial justice continues in their own lifetimes.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
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Fact-sorting Challenge: Examining Common Myths About U.S. Slavery
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Students learn about common inaccuracies in how slavery is taught and then strengthen their own knowledge and media literacy skills by working together to distinguish myths from facts, using credible sources.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
Fact-sorting Challenge: Examining Common Myths About U.S. Slavery
Students learn about common inaccuracies in how slavery is taught and then strengthen their own knowledge and media literacy skills by working together to distinguish myths from facts, using credible sources.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
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Module: Exploring 'The 1619 Project'
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Module: Exploring 'The 1619 Project'
Grades 7 - 12
3 Hours 45 Minutes
Overview
Quality Instructional Practices
Continue Your Journey
1
The Idea of America: Celebrating Black Americans' Contributions to Democracy
Not Viewed
Students evaluate how the values stated in the Declaration of Independence have manifested in U.S. society, and examine what it would mean to reframe U.S. history by considering 1619 the country’s founding date. Students read and discuss excerpts from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones’s introductory essay to The 1619 Project.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
The Idea of America: Celebrating Black Americans' Contributions to Democracy
Students evaluate how the values stated in the Declaration of Independence have manifested in U.S. society, and examine what it would mean to reframe U.S. history by considering 1619 the country’s founding date. Students read and discuss excerpts from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones’s introductory essay to The 1619 Project.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
Not Viewed
2
Introducing 'The 1619 Project'
Not Viewed
Students analyze and discuss the main ideas of The 1619 Project after watching a video in which Nikole Hannah-Jones introduces the project. They then explore how the legacy of slavery can be seen in modern life through a pair activity, and reflect on themes and issues related to Black history they want to know more about.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
Introducing 'The 1619 Project'
Students analyze and discuss the main ideas of The 1619 Project after watching a video in which Nikole Hannah-Jones introduces the project. They then explore how the legacy of slavery can be seen in modern life through a pair activity, and reflect on themes and issues related to Black history they want to know more about.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
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3
Visualizing the Legacy of Slavery: Gallery Walk and Quote Museum
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Students will learn about the ways in which slavery’s legacy persists in U.S. systems and society by examining images and text in an engaging gallery walk activity. They will also practice visually communicating tone and information to others by creating a group “quote museum.”
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
Visualizing the Legacy of Slavery: Gallery Walk and Quote Museum
Students will learn about the ways in which slavery’s legacy persists in U.S. systems and society by examining images and text in an engaging gallery walk activity. They will also practice visually communicating tone and information to others by creating a group “quote museum.”
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
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4
Analyzing and Constructing Timelines of Racial (In)justice
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Students reflect on how myths about history are perpetuated, analyze a timeline of racial (in)justice from The 1619 Project, and collaborate to build timelines that illustrate how the fight for racial justice continues in their own lifetimes.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
Analyzing and Constructing Timelines of Racial (In)justice
Students reflect on how myths about history are perpetuated, analyze a timeline of racial (in)justice from The 1619 Project, and collaborate to build timelines that illustrate how the fight for racial justice continues in their own lifetimes.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
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Fact-sorting Challenge: Examining Common Myths About U.S. Slavery
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Students learn about common inaccuracies in how slavery is taught and then strengthen their own knowledge and media literacy skills by working together to distinguish myths from facts, using credible sources.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
Fact-sorting Challenge: Examining Common Myths About U.S. Slavery
Students learn about common inaccuracies in how slavery is taught and then strengthen their own knowledge and media literacy skills by working together to distinguish myths from facts, using credible sources.
Grades 7 - 12
45 Minutes
Not Viewed
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