Learning to Give, Curriculum Division of The LEAGUE
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Unit Overview:
Unit Purpose:
These lessons will increase the students' knowledge of the era of the Industrial Revolution and its impact on women. Four women were selected to represent the contributions of 19th century women toward social services: Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony and Clara Barton. At the conclusion of the unit, the students will organize a blood drive in the school in conjunction with the American Red Cross.
Unit Objectives:
The learners will:
- compare early farm life to that of families during the Industrial Revolution, paying particular attention to the life of the women.
- identify and describe the contributions of Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony and Clara Barton to the common good.
- trace the beginnings of the American Red Cross and describe how it comes to the aid of American communities.
- conduct a blood drive in the school community.
Service Experience:
The students will work with the Red Cross to organize a blood drive in the school. They will help by contacting the organization, arranging the time with the school administration and assist during the actual activity. In addition they will create bulletins to advertise the blood drive. When finished they will work with the Red Cross to determine how much blood was collected and then create a sign to announce the totals.
Unit Assessment:
- Learners will provide correct responses on a worksheet and participate in oral discussion.
- They will analyze why two movements were closely related.
- Learners will list and describe five changes sought by the Declaration of Sentiments.
School/Home Connection:
Interactive Parent / Student Homework:
See Attachment Two: Sojourner Truth from Lesson Two: Sojourner Truth, African-American Woman of the 19th Century.
State Curriculum and Philanthropy Theme Frameworks:
See individual lessons for benchmark detail.
Lessons Developed and Piloted By:
Pamela McIntosh
Detroit Public Schools
Woodward Elementary School
2900 Wreford
Detroit, MI 48208
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