If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Students will practice situating texts in their historical context and evaluating them accordingly.
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Students will practice conducting research on little-known subject matter using online resources.
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Students will practice distilling profound and complex historical events and experiences into concise language.
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Students will practice using multiple types of media in order to achieve different ends.
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Students will grapple with contemporary debates about the interpretation of American history and how that history should be remembered.
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