The Individual and Society
The Individual and Society is the introductory section of the Facing History Scope and Sequence. The focus for the section is on how both individual and national identities are formed, as well as how these identities influence behavior and decision-making.
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An American Love StoryThis study guide compliments the documentary, An American Love Story, a film that follows the everyday experiences of an interracial family who tries to figure out a way to overcome instances of racism. | Publication | 02/23/2008 - 18:23 |
Becoming AmericanBecoming American: The Chinese Experience describes the ways the first arrivals from China in the 1840s, their descendants, and recent immigrants have "become American." It is a story about identity and belonging that will resonate with all Americans. | Publication | 02/23/2008 - 19:01 |
Becoming American: A Series of Three LessonsBill Moyer's film, Becoming American: The Chinese Experience, describes the ways the first arrivals from China in the 1840s, their descendants, and recent immigrants have "become American." It is a story about identity and belonging that will resonate with all Americans. | Unit | 03/26/2008 - 11:53 |
Becoming American: Between Two WorldsThis lesson considers the impact of group membership on identity and explores what it means to be seen solely as a representative of a group rather than as an individual. Students will use a model to create identity poems that examine the tensions between identity and group membership. | Lesson Plan | 03/26/2008 - 11:51 |
Becoming American: Exploring Names and IdentitiesThis lesson is an icebreaker and an introduction to the Becoming American Online Museum for students involved in the project. The lesson also provides a bridge between issues of identity and the Exhibit Hall, "We The People: What Is An American?" Responses to the writing assignments for this lesson may be posted in a designated space on the Facing History and Ourselves "Online Museum" (along with a class photo) and a class identity chart. | Lesson Plan | 02/22/2008 - 17:16 |
Becoming American: Immigration ExperiencesThis lesson considers the process of becoming "American" and looks at what makes someone an American. Is it customs? Language? Traditions? Citizenship? The lesson focuses on the experiences of Chinese and Jewish immigrants in America during the late 1800s. | Lesson Plan | 03/26/2008 - 11:49 |
Charting Identity: Building Community in the Classroom
This outline
provides an introduction into the creation and interpretation of
identity charts, a core activity in many Facing History classrooms.
| Lesson Plan | 02/22/2008 - 19:28 |
Colombian Educator Eduardo Escallon Explains the Value of Facing History For His CountryColombian educator Eduardo Escallon speaks about the value of Facing History and Ourselves, both in its subject matter and its approach, for his country. | Video Clip | 07/18/2008 - 10:25 |
Confronting September 11In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, many people began to explore the complex issues of identity and religion. Accepted democratic ideals have begun to collide with issues of national security, creating a tension between neighbors and nations. | Facing Today | 02/24/2008 - 11:23 |
Confronting September 11: Identity and ReligionWe begin to learn our culture - the values of our society - as soon as we are born. This process is a central element of socialization and involves far more than just formal education. Culture shapes a wide range of values including what we consider right and wrong. | Facing Today | 02/24/2008 - 11:55 |
