The AFT, in partnership with the NEA and the Presidential Inaugural Committee, has created inauguration-focused lesson plans to help educators discuss with their students the historic swearing-in of Barack Obama as president of the United States. The lesson plans are available at www.aft.org/tools4teachers/americaelects/lessons.htm and www.pic2009.org/page/content/lessonplans.
“The American presidential inauguration is a transformational moment that brings together our collective past and present, and our hopes for the future,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. “It reminds us more clearly than mere words ever could that power in this country truly rests with the American people. These lesson plans are intended as tools to help teachers and their students live our rich history and build our brighter future. The AFT is proud to have been part of this important project and this historic moment.”
“It is crucial that our students understand that we are not only living history and making history with this inauguration, but also carrying forward the historical contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his influence on our incoming 44th president,” said Dennis Van Roekel. “These important lesson plans will help students understand President-elect Obama’s message of a ’sense of unity and shared purpose’ into the next four years and beyond.”
The lesson plans are designed to teach students about the history of Inauguration Day and provide information about the 2009 inaugural schedule of events as well as background on traditional inaugural ceremonies. The guides also suggest ways to supplement the lessons with discussion topics, films, books and educational Web sites. The materials are geared toward all K-12 grades.
The lesson plans are divided into three sections: “Learning History,” which highlights the evolution of inaugural events beginning with George Washington’s 1789 Inauguration; “Making History,” which lets students follow along with President-elect Obama’s swearing in on Jan. 20; and “Living History,” which encourages students to continue studying American government and the presidency beyond Inauguration Day.
AFT press release
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1 phyllis c. murray
· Jan 17, 2009 at 11:14 am
Inside Education: “And a Child Shall Lead Them”
The Election of President Obama has inspired many students to reflect on their own empowerment. They are convinced that they have the ability to affect change. They will begin now. Therefore in preparation for Inauguration Day ceremonies in schools throughout the city, students are crafting pieces of writing in every conceivable genre. And the teachers and sharing ideas and resources.
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Jamillah Salahuddin, Save Room Teacher and Robyn Hawkins-Julian, Parent Coordinator prepared the following events for P.S, 202 in Brooklyn on Inauguration Day 2009
. Students engaging in activities pertaining to Barack Obama. (8:10-10:10 am)
. Councilman, Charles Barron will attend two schools (JHS 166 and Public
School 202)
. Student Affirmation (11:30 am)
. Inspirational Music (11:40 am – until the main event)
. Viewing of Obama’s Inauguration (Noon – until)
A Student Affirmation from P.S. 75X
We can become good citizens.(Leandra)
Yes we can!
We can be successful.(Destinee)
Yes, we can!
We can help others succeed (Destinee)
Yes, we can!
We can treat others fairly (Dalia)
Yes, we can!
We can make a difference in our community.(Crystal)
Yes, we can!
We can make a difference in this world.(Leandra)
Yes, we can!
We can clean our community.(Leandra)
Yes, we can!
We the students of P.S. 75X will make this school a better place.(Dalia)
We will succeed and we will graduate.(Leandra)
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