To Know, To Care and To Act
As an introduction to the Democracy Project, James Banks' describes how the "Teaching the Levees" curriculum can be used to teach students about the aftermath of Katrina and to inspire students to act.
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The Democracy Project
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Media Literacy in Democracy Education
Laura Scheiber uses clips about Hurricane Katrina to helpsstudents from St. Peter's College in New Jersey learn to watch media in an informed way.
Structuring a Civic Engagement Project
Nathan Turner and his students from the Beacon School in NYC reflect on the lessons they learned both in the classroom and during their service learning trip to New Orleans.
Understanding the Role of Government
Educators use the Teaching the Levees curriculum to teach about government responsibilities in a federal system.
Creating Space for Dialogue
Dan Nichols, a teacher from Heritage High School, facilitates a democratic dialogue about race and Hurricane Katrina in his class.
Preparing for Social Action
Through a case study teachers Ned Ide and Kathy Malone provide a social and historical context to help students form thesis statements about race in America.
Inquiry and Investigation
Laura Scheiber prepares students for democratic dialogue by analyzing social problems through documentary photography. Michel Hutchinson, a teacher from Lincoln High School, IN, suggests guidelines to follow when implementing similar projects.
A Civic Engagement Project
Dan Nichols, a teacher at the Heritage School in New York City, organizes a media project to challenge his students to think about what it means to be an engaged citizen.
Breaking the Silence
A lesson from Teaching the Levees.
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