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Exploring Contemporary Experiences of Policing and Racial Injustice
Subject
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12Language
English — USPublished
Updated
Overview
About This Mini-Lesson
This mini-lesson introduces students to some of the contemporary issues around policing and racial injustice in the United States. Students use their head, heart, and conscience to engage with six different sources, each of which offers a different vantage point.
Activities
Activities
Extension Activities
Materials and Downloads
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Resources from Other Organizations
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