Resources for teaching the Alabama State Department of Education Critical Standards for 2020 school closures.

Resources for teaching the Alabama State Department of Education Critical Standards for 2020 school closures.

Resources for teaching the Alabama State Department of Education Critical Standards for 2020 school closures.

Resources for teaching the Alabama State Department of Education Critical Standards for 2020 school closures.

Resources for teaching the Alabama State Department of Education Critical Standards for 2020 school closures.

Resources for teaching the Alabama State Department of Education Critical Standards for 2020 school closures.

Resources for teaching the Alabama State Department of Education Critical Standards for 2020 school closures.

Resources for teaching the Alabama State Department of Education Critical Standards for 2020 school closures.

Muhammad Ali, considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, fought not only within the boxing ring but also as a vocal advocate for [More]

Muhammad Ali, considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, fought not only within the boxing ring but also as a vocal advocate for civil rights and other causes. Ali earned the world heavyweight championship three times, despite being banned from boxing for three years for his resistance to serving in the military which he felt served only White interests. By watching a short video and engaging in two primary source activities, students will examine the career of this tenacious champion.

Gentrification is a term used to describe the economic and cultural transition that often occurs when wealthier residents start to move into predominantly lower-income, urban [More]

Gentrification is a term used to describe the economic and cultural transition that often occurs when wealthier residents start to move into predominantly lower-income, urban neighborhoods. The shift typically pumps economic investment into the neighborhood, increasing its desirability and prompting rapid increases in rents and property values. While this boost in resources can result in improved safety and services, among a host of other positive changes, it also invariably alters the character and culture of an established community. In many instances, long-term residents in the neighborhood are priced out and forced to move to more affordable communities farther afield. In this lesson, students will analyze the effects of gentrification on neighborhoods and communities.