Debating the Constitution - Voting Rights

Length

50 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

15

Maximum participants:

60

Primary Disciplines

Language Arts/English, Leadership, History & Social Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Zoom
Microsoft Teams

Booking Information

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For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Payment will be required if canceled less than 48 hours in advance of the scheduled program.

About This Provider

 

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Dallas, TX
United States

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza interprets the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.  Now, through interactive, inquiry-based distance learning programs, you and your students can experience history through careful examination of the photographs, films and artifacts in the Museum's robust collection.  These programs also connect students with "living history" speakers: eyewitnesses, law enforcement officials, journalists, physicians and others with direct memories of the Kennedy assassination.  A selection of engaging programs provide opportunities for students to meet the Museum's curatorial, collections and education staff, prompting thoughtful discussions on U.S. history, world history, the Civil Rights Movement, oral history and the role of the historian.  All programs meet state and national history standards.

Program Details

Format

1. Program begins with a brief introduction into the three branches of government and their roles.

2. Goes into the Kennedy family and their background in government.

3. Before specifically looking at John F. Kennedy's passion of voting rights throughout his time in government by using his speeches in video and transcript form.

4. Then breaking apart the 3 amendments ratified between 1961-1971 about voting rights, and President Kennedy's role and influence on each one.

Objectives

1. Participants will be able to understand the Kennedy legacy that was multi-generational and still continues today.

2. Participants will be able to understand that John F. Kennedy was able to influence Voting Rights before becoming president and after his death.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

NSS. USS. Era 9. 3B: The student understands the "New Frontier" and the "Great Society."
NSS. USS. Era 9. 4A: The student understands the "Second Reconstruction" and its advancement of civil rights.
NSS. USS. Era 9. 4C: The student understands the Warren Court's role addressing civil liberties and equal rights.

State Standards

Texas 8th grade History:
113.20.c.9.c
c.19.b
c.17.b
c.19
c.29
c.31
US History since 1877
113.41.d.8.f
d.9.a,g
d.18.b
d.20.b
d.22
d.28
d.29
US Government
113.44.d.3.a
d.7.a-c
d.14
d.16
d.19.a
d.21