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History, Grade 9, Grade Levels, Lesson Plans, Grade 10, Type, High School (9-12), Subject

The Capitol Crawl: A Video Discussion Guide

October 16, 2020November 26, 2020 Disability EducationEquality

Summary:

This lesson plan is a guide for how you can have a discussion with your students about the history of the ADA and, more specifically, the Capitol Crawl, which was a protest that was successful in urging congress to vote on the ADA. The lessons centers around a 9 minutes video that tells the story of the Capitol Crawl. There is a worksheet that goes with this lesson.

Exercise:

Video Guide for the Capitol Crawl.docx

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History, Grade 9, Grade Levels, Lesson Plans, Grade 10, Type, Grade 11, High School (9-12), Subject, Grade 12

The Blind Bluesmen Lesson Plan Series: Blind Willie Johnson’s life and impact on music

June 30, 2020November 26, 2020 Disability EducationEquality

Summary:

Students will learn about one of the most influential blues guitarist of the early 1900s, Blind Willie Johnson. They will read an article detailing his life and how he is remembered. The class will then listen to an example of his music, and covers of his music. Students will also discuss how blind musicians can help advance the discussion concerning the stigma of disability.

Exercise:

Blind Willie Johnson Lesson Plan.docx

Dark Was the Night Article.pdf

Dark Was the Night Article Worksheet.docx

Blind Willie Johnson Powerpoint.pptx

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History, Grade 9, Grade Levels, Lesson Plans, Grade 10, Type, Grade 11, High School (9-12), Subject, Grade 12

FDR Hiding His Disability

June 30, 2020November 26, 2020 Disability EducationEquality

Summary:

Students will engage in discussion about the Stigma associated with disability. They will then learn about FDR and how illness made him lose the ability to fully walk. They will then learn about how FDR, the people around him, and the press worked to keep his disability as secret as possible. This will lead to a discussion about the impact of his decision to hide his disability, and how taking a prideful approach to his disability could have changed how people perceived him and others with disabilities.

Exercise:

FDR Hiding His Disability Presentation.pptx

FDR Hiding His Disability.docx

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History, Grade 9, Grade Levels, Lesson Plans, Grade 10, Type, Grade 11, High School (9-12), Subject, Grade 12

Disability History Timeline

March 4, 2020May 18, 2020 Disability EducationEquality

Summary:

This lesson is meant to accompany Disability Equality in Education’s Disability History Timeline. In this lesson, students will select a moment from disability history and analyze its importance.

Exercise:

Disability History Timeline.docx