Lesson Plan
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-10
Grades 11-12

Mayor: Lesson Plan Objectives

Objectives

In this lesson, students will:

  • Acquire knowledge of new vocabulary before and after viewing the documentary, “Mayor”. 
  • Examine and identify the religious and ethnic/racial makeup of Palestinians.
  • Examine and discuss methods of resistance in BLM protests and protests in  Palestine.
  • Assess and evaluate the events that lead to Palestinians protesting and defending their city from Israeli soldiers.
  • Respond to higher order thinking questions.
  • Exhibit and hone active listening skills.
  • Exhibit and hone debate/public speaking skills.

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Authored by:

Keziah Ridgeway

Keziah Ridgeway

Keziah Ridgeway is a Philadelphia area educator, activist, wife, and mother. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Temple University and a Master's of Education from Saint Joseph's University. Currently, she teaches African American History as well as Social & Cultural Anthropology at Northeast High and was a 2020 recipient of the prestigious Lindback Teacher Award in Philadelphia, PA.