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Ethnic and Cultural Studies

ESSENTIAL STANDARD

MS 8.31 Analyze intersecting identities and relationships within the living histories of ethnic groups, religious groups, and other traditionally marginalized groups  in the United States. 

 Ethnic and Cultural Study Plan 

Each Wednesday we will focus on an ethnic or cultural group and its history in the United States.  Each unit will take approximately 4-6 weeks.  At the end of the school year, students will choose one of the units we have studied, choose a topic within that unit, and complete a self-directed inquiry study to dive deep into that topic.  

 Units: 

Native Drums

Unit #1:  Indian/Native American History

Poetry
Art and Artifacts
Celebrations and Ceremonies
Music and Dance
Hip Hop Artist

Unit #2:  Black History in America

Musical Duo

Unit #3:  Latino History in America

 End of Year Inquiry Project 

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