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

• Who were the key players in the event?

• What was the political/social/economic context in which this event took place?

• How do LaDonna Harris and Marisa Carr fit into this event?

• How does LaDonna Harris and Marisa Carr’s work intersect with RFK?

• How did this event/piece of legislation help or hinder progress in this issue area? What was the aftermath of this event?

• How has this issue area evolved over time?  

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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:

• How do these events fit together?

• Did one event affect or the lay the groundwork for another?

• Are there any common threads or themes that are present in each of these events/pieces of legislation?

• How has this issue area evolved over time?

• Moving forward, what needs to happen to create change surrounding this issue area?