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2023 Vol 2: Race, History, Change, and Social Activism: Baseball's Impact on America

Race & Baseball: The Daily Life, Social Activism, and Statistical Impact of the Negro Leagues

Timothy Wells, 7th Grade Social Studies, Alexander Graham Middle School

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Synopsis: The 1940s to 1960s marked a transformative era for race and baseball in the United States, with significant strides in civil rights and social activism intersecting with the sport. During this period, the Negro Leagues played a pivotal role in providing African American players with a platform to showcase their talents, as segregation barred them from Major League Baseball. The Negro Leagues was laced with a rich history and traditions on the mainstream icons like Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947 when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, challenging racial prejudices and becoming a symbol of integration. The 1950s witnessed increasing racial tension, but players like Robinson, Larry Doby, and Willie Mays became beacons of hope. Beyond the diamond, athletes engaged in social activism, advocating for equality and justice. The 1960s saw a surge in civil rights activism, and baseball players played an active role. The courage of these pioneers in the face of adversity contributed to the broader struggle for racial equality, making the diamond a battleground for societal change during a tumultuous period in American history. In my curriculum unit, my students will undergo the process of deconstructing Race and Baseball on three different fronts: understanding background historical information, daily life, and statistical/financial impact. The goal of this is to gain a full understanding of what happened race and baseball, the significance of the Negro League and what they had to endure.

2022 Vol 4: What is Identity?

What is Identity?

Kokou Komlanvi, French, West Charlotte High School

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Synopsis: In this unit, we will explore some aspects of our identities such as family, language, religion, health and well-being, race, value, ethnicity, cultural identity. Students will conduct research on the notion of identity and will answer questions as: “who I am?” How others perceive me”, what makes an identity? In addition, they will compare the values of young Francophone to their own values. Students will read Le Petit Prince. Le petit Prince is about the exploration of identity and adulthood of a young French kid. We will watch à movie called (The namesake) which is an identity crisis over name because the parents gave Gogol two names and is neither an Indian name or American name. He feels neither entirely American or Indian. In this unit, we will explore how other people are similar or are different from us and what makes us who we are. Students will learn about Identity-related vocabulary in French. After that, I will use a variety of teaching strategies to develop their reading, speaking, listening and writing ability on the topic of Identity. At the end of the unit, we will each engage in progressive writing of their own self-introduction book using a book creator app. through the project (Who am I?). 

2020 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Narratives of Muslim Life in America

The Narrative of You: Discovering Identities of Young Children by Appreciating Differences in Race, Religion, and Culture

Caroline Demmitt, Kindergarten, Selwyn Elementary

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2020 Curriculum Units Vol 1: African American Poetry and the Idea of Citizenship

Self-Esteem: Uplifting Young Black Females Using African American Poetry

Vashti A Mosby, Language Arts, Northridge Middle

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2019 Curriculum Units Vol 8: Time Travel: Using Music to Explore Past, Present, and Future Messages

“I, Too, Sing America:” analyzing sex, race, and STEM in 20th Century America.”

Shealynn Womble, Language Arts, Governor’s Village STEM Academy

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2018 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Nurturing Nature

Epigenetics, Environmental Justice, and Pollution Case Studies in North Carolina

Phil H. Carver, Science, James Martin Middle School

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2017 Curriculum Units Vol 7: The Rise (and Fall) of Democracies around the World

South African Democracy: The Rise and Fall of Hope

Amy Strong Pasko, International Programs Coordinator, North Learning Community

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2017 Curriculum Units Vol 4: Memorials, Memories, and American Identity

Lynching: America’s Missing Narrative

Yasmin Forbes, African American Studies, West Mecklenburg HS

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2017 Curriculum Units Vol 2: Media and Minorities: Unpacking Stereotypes

Becoming a Critical Consumer of Media: Developing Media Literacy and the Value of Positive Stereotypes

Marielle Matheus, Third Grade, Irwin Academic Center

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2017 Curriculum Units Vol 2: Media and Minorities: Unpacking Stereotypes

Challenging Stereotypes and Redefining Great Literature: A Kindergarten Exploration

Liza Quinn, Literacy, E.E. Waddell Language Academy

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2015 Vol 7: Africa: Moving Beyond Popular Culture

Fresh off the Boat: Helping Immigrants and Non-Immigrants Unpack the Stereotypes that Affect their School Experience in America

Justine Busto, ESL, East Mecklenburg High School

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Curriculum Units Vol 8: Urban Encounters: Hispanic and African American Literature

Growing Seeds of American Dreams: Art and literature as an expression of identity for Latino-American youth

Ambrosia Wilson, Spanish, Marie G. Davis Academy

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