Independent Living Disability Rights Art-Based Lesson Plan
Let's learn about the Independent Living disability rights movement!
First, read the chapter "I Is for Independent Living" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
All Kinds of Bodies Activity- Using the print-and-go activity page provided or a blank piece of paper, draw a group of people. Challenge yourself to draw as many different types of bodies as you can think of- people who are short and tall, fat and thin, people who use a wheelchair, people with missing or different limbs (arms, legs, hands, feet).
What's Wrong With This Picture? Activity- The buildings on the included print-and-go activity page are not well designed for people with disabilities. Circle the problems that you see, or better yet, draw in solutions to make these buildings work better for people with disabilities.
ADA Scavenger Hunt Activity- In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law and required that public places work better for people with disabilities. Take a walk (or wheel!) around a town, city, or school to find ADA compliant elements- use the worksheet provided to keep track of what you find.
Who Has the Power? Activity- For each question on the worksheet provided, indicate whether you or someone else has the power in the listed set of scenarios.
When Do You Feel Powerful? Activity- In an interview, Ed Roberts talked about how powerful he and his friends with disabilities felt when they worked together to make big changes in their community. Think about when you feel powerful and powerless and then complete the sentences on the worksheet provided.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on disability rights leader Judy Heumann with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about her work
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
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Let's learn about the Independent Living disability rights movement!
First, read the chapter "I Is for Independent Living" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
All Kinds of Bodies Activity- Using the print-and-go activity page provided or a blank piece of paper, draw a group of people. Challenge yourself to draw as many different types of bodies as you can think of- people who are short and tall, fat and thin, people who use a wheelchair, people with missing or different limbs (arms, legs, hands, feet).
What's Wrong With This Picture? Activity- The buildings on the included print-and-go activity page are not well designed for people with disabilities. Circle the problems that you see, or better yet, draw in solutions to make these buildings work better for people with disabilities.
ADA Scavenger Hunt Activity- In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law and required that public places work better for people with disabilities. Take a walk (or wheel!) around a town, city, or school to find ADA compliant elements- use the worksheet provided to keep track of what you find.
Who Has the Power? Activity- For each question on the worksheet provided, indicate whether you or someone else has the power in the listed set of scenarios.
When Do You Feel Powerful? Activity- In an interview, Ed Roberts talked about how powerful he and his friends with disabilities felt when they worked together to make big changes in their community. Think about when you feel powerful and powerless and then complete the sentences on the worksheet provided.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on disability rights leader Judy Heumann with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about her work
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's learn about the Independent Living disability rights movement!
First, read the chapter "I Is for Independent Living" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
All Kinds of Bodies Activity- Using the print-and-go activity page provided or a blank piece of paper, draw a group of people. Challenge yourself to draw as many different types of bodies as you can think of- people who are short and tall, fat and thin, people who use a wheelchair, people with missing or different limbs (arms, legs, hands, feet).
What's Wrong With This Picture? Activity- The buildings on the included print-and-go activity page are not well designed for people with disabilities. Circle the problems that you see, or better yet, draw in solutions to make these buildings work better for people with disabilities.
ADA Scavenger Hunt Activity- In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law and required that public places work better for people with disabilities. Take a walk (or wheel!) around a town, city, or school to find ADA compliant elements- use the worksheet provided to keep track of what you find.
Who Has the Power? Activity- For each question on the worksheet provided, indicate whether you or someone else has the power in the listed set of scenarios.
When Do You Feel Powerful? Activity- In an interview, Ed Roberts talked about how powerful he and his friends with disabilities felt when they worked together to make big changes in their community. Think about when you feel powerful and powerless and then complete the sentences on the worksheet provided.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on disability rights leader Judy Heumann with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about her work
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!