American Democracy and the Promise of Justice

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 19.03.04

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction: Identity Genocide
  2. Historical Comparisons and Rationale
  3. Educational and Pedagogical Rationale
  4. Demographics
  5. Unit Objectives
  6. Preliminary Ancestry Study Content
  7. Student Court Room Content
  8. Teaching Strategies
  9. Culminating Writing Project
  10. Classroom Activities
  11. Adaptations and Extensions
  12. Conclusion
  13. Resources
  14. Appendix on Implementing District Standards
  15. Notes

Grade Level Gavel Student Court: Justice for All

Taryn Elise Coullier

Published September 2019

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Notes

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