Blind Eye of History Syllabus
2019
Mrs. Schmid
“Turning a blind eye” is an idiom describes the custom of ignoring undesirable information. Learn about U.S. History through the eyes of groups that have been ignored, mistreated, and abused. This class will focus on the experiences of three major groups: African Americans, women, and Native Americans. Explore into the roots of race hatred in America, the long journey and sacrifices. Other marginalized groups may be tied into the topics above based on similar themes and discrimination experiences.
Some topics covered will be:
The Middle Passage, Slavery, Civil War, Reconstruction, The Civil Rights Movement, Gender roles, Women’s suffrage, Women’s Liberation Movement, Breaking the Glass Ceiling, Native American Genocide, Assimilation, Wounded Knee, The American Indian Movement
Texts
Handouts and online research
Library of Congress excerpts
Non-fiction texts
Lakota Woman
Writing Focus: APA Format
John Collins
Critical Analysis
Research Paper
Assessments
Tests
Quizzes (announced and pop quizzes)
Projects
Essays
Technology Based used with IPADs
eBackpack for distribution of some materials and to turn student work in for grading.
Research historical events and look for author bias
Current Events
Class website
2019
Mrs. Schmid
“Turning a blind eye” is an idiom describes the custom of ignoring undesirable information. Learn about U.S. History through the eyes of groups that have been ignored, mistreated, and abused. This class will focus on the experiences of three major groups: African Americans, women, and Native Americans. Explore into the roots of race hatred in America, the long journey and sacrifices. Other marginalized groups may be tied into the topics above based on similar themes and discrimination experiences.
Some topics covered will be:
The Middle Passage, Slavery, Civil War, Reconstruction, The Civil Rights Movement, Gender roles, Women’s suffrage, Women’s Liberation Movement, Breaking the Glass Ceiling, Native American Genocide, Assimilation, Wounded Knee, The American Indian Movement
Texts
Handouts and online research
Library of Congress excerpts
Non-fiction texts
Lakota Woman
Writing Focus: APA Format
John Collins
Critical Analysis
Research Paper
Assessments
Tests
Quizzes (announced and pop quizzes)
Projects
Essays
Technology Based used with IPADs
eBackpack for distribution of some materials and to turn student work in for grading.
Research historical events and look for author bias
Current Events
Class website