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    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.
  • Grace Lee and James Boggs laugh together near a fireplace

    How do Sources Tell Stories? By Shannon Carlson

    Supporting Questions What can we learn from the stories sources tell? How do sources help us connect people and events? How do sources illustrate a person's impact on their community? In this inquiry, students will use sources to better understand the stories of people who had a local impact in the Metro-Detroit area. Note: This inquiry is expected to take three or four 50-minute class periods.
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    What were the effects of the Ford Hunger March on the advancement of workers' rights and the perception of organized labor in the US during the Great Depression? By Gabby Avila

    Supporting Questions: What were the key factors that led to the organization of the Ford Hunger March and the participation of workers during the Great Depression? What do primary sources reveal about the experiences and motivations of participants in the Ford Hunger March, and how do these perspectives vary among different individuals or groups involved? How did media coverage of the Ford Hunger March shape public opinion about the labor movement and the demands of industrial workers?