​ACTIVITY 2: PIECES OF THE PUZZLE
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1. Divide the students into 3 groups and assign each group one or more of the timeline events presented in this lesson.
2. Have students research each of these, answering the following questions:
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Who were the key players in the event?
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What was the political/social/economic context in which this event took place?
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How does the work of Thurgood Marshall and/or Andrea James relate to this event?
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How did the event help or hinder progress on this issue area?
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What was the aftermath of this event?
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3. Have students present their findings to the rest of the class and then moderate a discussion about how this issue area has evolved over time. Use the following questions as a guide: ​​
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Are there any common threads or themes that are present in each of the events/pieces of legislation?
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How has this issue area evolved over time?
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Moving forward, what do you believe needs to happen to create long-lasting change surrounding this issue area?
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Did one event affect or lay the groundwork for another?
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How do these events fit together?