Korematsu v. United States Art-Based Lesson Plan
Let's learn about the case Korematsu v. United States
First, read the chapter "K is for Korematsu v. United States" 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
Fred Korematsu fought against his unconstitutional incarceration and became a champion for civil liberties (rights people have that are protected by law). In fact, the Fred T. Korematsu Institute is still working today to help educate students about civil liberties. In that spirit, the following activities were designed to help you learn what rights you have as a student and to give you ideas for how you can express yourself.
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District Activity- This is the name of a landmark court case that determined that students have rights to free speech, protest, and expression in school. Use the templates on the provided print-and-go activity page to design an armband that supports a cause you care about.
Gillman v. Holmes County School District Activity- Students are still fighting for their civil liberties today. In 2007, a Florida high school banned kids from wearing rainbows on their clothing or anything else that might be seen as supporting LGBTQ rights. One of the students, Heather Gillman, worked with the ACLU to sue the school and won! Celebrate Heather's victory by designing a rainbow-inspired outfit using the print-and-go activity page 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 civil rights activist Fred Korematsu with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about his life
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 case Korematsu v. United States
First, read the chapter "K is for Korematsu v. United States" 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
Fred Korematsu fought against his unconstitutional incarceration and became a champion for civil liberties (rights people have that are protected by law). In fact, the Fred T. Korematsu Institute is still working today to help educate students about civil liberties. In that spirit, the following activities were designed to help you learn what rights you have as a student and to give you ideas for how you can express yourself.
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District Activity- This is the name of a landmark court case that determined that students have rights to free speech, protest, and expression in school. Use the templates on the provided print-and-go activity page to design an armband that supports a cause you care about.
Gillman v. Holmes County School District Activity- Students are still fighting for their civil liberties today. In 2007, a Florida high school banned kids from wearing rainbows on their clothing or anything else that might be seen as supporting LGBTQ rights. One of the students, Heather Gillman, worked with the ACLU to sue the school and won! Celebrate Heather's victory by designing a rainbow-inspired outfit using the print-and-go activity page 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 civil rights activist Fred Korematsu with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about his life
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 case Korematsu v. United States
First, read the chapter "K is for Korematsu v. United States" 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
Fred Korematsu fought against his unconstitutional incarceration and became a champion for civil liberties (rights people have that are protected by law). In fact, the Fred T. Korematsu Institute is still working today to help educate students about civil liberties. In that spirit, the following activities were designed to help you learn what rights you have as a student and to give you ideas for how you can express yourself.
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District Activity- This is the name of a landmark court case that determined that students have rights to free speech, protest, and expression in school. Use the templates on the provided print-and-go activity page to design an armband that supports a cause you care about.
Gillman v. Holmes County School District Activity- Students are still fighting for their civil liberties today. In 2007, a Florida high school banned kids from wearing rainbows on their clothing or anything else that might be seen as supporting LGBTQ rights. One of the students, Heather Gillman, worked with the ACLU to sue the school and won! Celebrate Heather's victory by designing a rainbow-inspired outfit using the print-and-go activity page 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 civil rights activist Fred Korematsu with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about his life
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!