ACTIVITY 2: PIECES OF THE PUZZLE
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Divide the class into 3 groups and assign each group one of the timeline events. Have students research each of these events and create
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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 THEN/NOW defender fit into this event?
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How does THEN/NOW defender’s work intersect with RFK?
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How did this event/piece of legislation help or hinder progress in this issue area? What was the aftermath of this event?
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How has this issue area evolved over time?
Have students present their findings to the rest of the class and then moderate a discussion about how these events fit together to create a narrative surrounding this issue area. Use the following questions as a guide:
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How do these events fit together?
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Did one event affect or the lay the groundwork for another?
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Are there any common threads or themes that are present in each of these events/pieces of legislation?
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How has this issue area evolved over time?
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Moving forward, what needs to happen to create change surrounding this issue area?