Curriculum Design Board: An Inquiry into Women's Contributions to the Local Community Over Time by Keturah Starks

English Language Arts

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RL.3.3 Describe characters in a story and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.

RL.3.9 Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters.

Social Studies

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3.B.1: Understand how values and beliefs of individuals and groups influence communities.

3.B.1.1: Explain how the values, beliefs, and cultures of various indigenous, religious, racial and other groups contribute to the development of local communities and the state.

3.H.1: Understand how various people and historical events have shaped local communities.

3.H.1.1: Explain how the experiences and achievements of women, indigenous, religious, and racial groups have contributed to the development of the local community.

3.H.1.2: Explain the lasting impact historical events have had on local communities

Macro Concepts

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-Cause and Effect

-Change

Micro Concepts

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-Achievements

-Art

-Beliefs

-Character

-Community

-Development

-Diversity

-Experience

-Individuals

-Leadership

-Music

-Tradition

-Values

Conceptual Questions

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How are the values and beliefs of individuals reflected in the community?

How have women from diverse groups contributed to the development of local communities?

How are the various women who contributed to their community the same or different?

How are the individual's character developed?

How have historical events impacted the local community?

Factual Questions

kss7831 — 2023-09-28 00:46:08 UTC

What achievements have women made in our local community?

Who are the women who have made achievements in our local community?

What changes have been made in the local community due to the achievements women have made?

Debatable Questions

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Have these achievements been beneficial for the local community?

Do you think there were challenges women faced in an effort to make these achievements?

Conceptual Understandings

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The values and beliefs of individuals are reflected through art, music, and cultural traditions in the community.

The achievements and experiences of various women have contributed to the development of local communities.

The various women who contributed to their communities are the same or different in values, beliefs, and traditions.

The emotions, motivations, and traits of these various women helped develop their character.

Historical events have an impact on local communities through values, beliefs, and cultural traditions.

Hannah Block Video

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Minnie Evans Video

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106 Women Who Have Made a Difference in Wilmington

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This article lists various women who have made a difference in the community in Wilmington, NC. This is great for teachers to pick women they want to focus on for the class.

Gallery Walk

kss7831 — 2023-10-30 01:19:46 UTC

With these resources, the teacher can set up a gallery walk of more examples of women who have made contributions to the local community.

See, Think, Wonder

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With the various resources, students can use the "see, think, wonder" strategy to help them analyze what they are viewing and reading.

Althea Gibson

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Women Who Made an Impact in Wilmington

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This article specifically talks about Minnie Evans, Althea Gibson, Caterina Jarboro, Amy Morris Bradley, Lethia S. Hankins, and Anna McNeill Whistler.

Playing to Win by Karen Deans

kss7831 — 2023-10-30 02:00:04 UTC

"From a sharecropper family, Althea Gibson went on to become a highly skilled tennis player and to break down the game’s racial barriers. Strong, varied illustrations accompany the lucid text to present a compelling portrait of a complex woman and accomplished athlete."

Edutopia Lessons for Women's History Month

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This website provides various resources for Women's History Month, such as websites, lesson plans, and activities.

Lesson Plan on Women's Contributions to Literature

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This is a sample lesson plan that was for 5th–8th graders. They explored women who have made contributions through reading, a presentation, and discussion.

Women's History Month Activity Packet

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"This themed resource packet has everything that you need to teach your students about powerful women throughout history who have made their mark on society."

Somebody Wanted But So

kss7831 — 2023-10-30 02:27:04 UTC

During the gallery walk, students can use the "somebody wanted but so" strategy to understand the woman's background.