The Tuskegee Airmen: Defending and Improving the United States
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Lesson PlanDescription:
In this lesson, students will learn about the actions of the Tuskegee Airmen and how they helped African-Americans gain respect as one of the first groups of African American pilots in the history of the United States. They will also explore how they can be resepctful in their own lives.
Subjects:
- Social Studies > Civics
- Social Studies > United States History
Education Levels:
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Keywords:
Individual Responsibiliy, Equality, Equal Protection Justice World War TwoLanguage:
EnglishAccess Privileges:
Public - Available to anyoneLicense Deed:
Creative Commons Attribution Non-CommercialD2.Civ.10.6-8: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Explain the relevance of personal interests and perspectives, civic virtues, and democratic principles when people address issues and problems in government and civil society.
D2.His.3.6-8: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant.
D2.His.1.9-12: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.
In this lesson, students will learn about the actions of the Tuskegee Airmen and how they helped African-Americans gain respect as one of the first groups of African American pilots in the history of the United States. They will also explore how they can be resepctful in their own lives.
Lesson plan PDF includes:
Handout A: Narrative
