African American Leader Research Essay
Title: African American Leader Research Essay
Author: Sarah White
Grade Level: 9-12
Subject/Content: Social Studies (U.S. History, African American History)
Summary of Lesson: Students will compose a research essay on one African American Leader.
Focus Question: How did this person impact African Americans and American society as a whole?
Databases(s): Biography Resource Center: African Americans
Steps / Activities by the teacher:
- Allow students to choose an important African American in history
- Provide access to Gale Biography Resource Center: African Americans database
- Allow time for in class writing
- Allow time for brief class presentations
Steps/Activities by student(s):
- Use database to compile research notes
- Write essay using standard class formatting and citation guidelines
Outcome: Students will compile an in-depth research essay evaluating the impact of one African American leader.
Related Activities: Students may prepare brief class presentations that summarize the impact of the leader they researched.
Standard Date: December 30, 2006
Content Standard(s):
- Examine the interactions of ethnic, national, or cultural influences in specific situations or events
- Analyze the role of perceptions, attitudes, values and beliefs in the development of personal identity
- Compare and evaluate the impact of stereotyping, conformity, acts of altruism and other behaviors on individuals and groups
Performance Indicators:
- At Level 1, the student is able to:
- Discuss the accomplishments of their topic person
- At Level 2, the student is able to:
- Evaluate the importance of their topic person
- At Level 3, the student is able to:
- Assess the modern impact of their topic person
Computer Literacy and Usage Standards 9-12: The student will develop skills using a variety of computer resources to increase productivity, support creativity, conduct and evaluate research and improve communications.
ISTE NETS for Students
- Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publication, communication and productivity
- Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving and decision making in content learning
Information Power; Information Literacy Standards:
- Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively
- Standard 2: The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently
- Standard 3: The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively