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  • 12th Street descends into chaos on the first day of the civil unrest of 1967. At rear, center, the Blind Pig, whose raid by police officers sparked the conflict, can be seen behind the Economy Printing sign. In the distance a photographer snaps pictures of the scene.

    The Uprising

    Using primary and secondary sources, students will explore the 1967 uprising in Detroit and compare it to other moments of civil unrest in the city.
  • urban renewal high-rise building under construction

    Unit Plan - Black Bottom and Paradise Valley, Where did they Go?

    This unit plan talks about the Black Bottom and Paradise Valley neighborhoods in Detroit, including what they are, where they were, what happened to them, and the thoughts and attitudes of the people that lived there when they had to move. There are lots of hands-on activities included, an interview project, and a field trip and we include many books and websites to use as well. There are lots of social studies standards and different aspects of social studies are also covered. After completing this unit, students will have a real understanding of the Black Bottom and Paradise Valley neighborhoods, why they are so significant, and why they should know about them.

  • The Auto Industry's Effects on the City of Detroit

    Summary: This unit focuses on City of Detroit history, primarily how the auto industry influenced and changed the makeup of the population (migration of workers), along with the challenges the different residents in the communities faced. Students will have an understanding of major historical events in Detroit's past that continue to have an impact on the city today.

  • What is Community?

    This unit explores the concept of community as well as the history and geography of the Black Bottom neighborhood in Detroit.

  • "Rebirth of Detroit" 1967-1974

    In this unit, students will explore the rebirth movement of Detroit after the years of civil unrest in the city, specifically the development during the years of 1967 to 1974. Many people were in agreement that the city needed to be improved, but the actions that were taken to do so were often controversial. Students will also be able to see the connection of this original rebirth movement to the current-day, Downtown developments to the city. The unit will be centered around the overall inquiry/guiding question: “Have the previous and current ‘improvement’ efforts been an overall ‘good’ or ‘bad’ idea for the city of Detroit and its residents?”

  • In what ways did the War on Racism divide citizens in Detroit?

    This lesson explores examples of efforts to integrate schools by exploring the experience of Ruby Bridges as well as efforts to integrate public housing by exploring the history of the Sojourner Truth Homes in Detroit.