Occupy Wall Street Art-Based Lesson Plan
Let's learn about the Occupy Wall Street movement!
First, read the chapter "Z is for Zuccotti Park" 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
Charging Bull Activity- There is a famous statue of a charging bull that stands in the heart of New York City's financial district. Though the artist who made it said the bull was meant to remind people to be strong in the face of hard times, to many it represents unchecked American money and power- the charging bull is ready to run over anyone who gets in his way. Read more about this on the print-and-go worksheet provided, then redesign the bull statue.
Imagining A Better World Activity- For our last activity in this A-Z series, use the print-and-go worksheet provided to reimagine something you don't like as something better. It could be something really small, like transforming a food you don't like into something delicious, or it could be enormous, like a pollution-free ocean.
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 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 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 Occupy Wall Street movement!
First, read the chapter "Z is for Zuccotti Park" 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
Charging Bull Activity- There is a famous statue of a charging bull that stands in the heart of New York City's financial district. Though the artist who made it said the bull was meant to remind people to be strong in the face of hard times, to many it represents unchecked American money and power- the charging bull is ready to run over anyone who gets in his way. Read more about this on the print-and-go worksheet provided, then redesign the bull statue.
Imagining A Better World Activity- For our last activity in this A-Z series, use the print-and-go worksheet provided to reimagine something you don't like as something better. It could be something really small, like transforming a food you don't like into something delicious, or it could be enormous, like a pollution-free ocean.
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 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 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 Occupy Wall Street movement!
First, read the chapter "Z is for Zuccotti Park" 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
Charging Bull Activity- There is a famous statue of a charging bull that stands in the heart of New York City's financial district. Though the artist who made it said the bull was meant to remind people to be strong in the face of hard times, to many it represents unchecked American money and power- the charging bull is ready to run over anyone who gets in his way. Read more about this on the print-and-go worksheet provided, then redesign the bull statue.
Imagining A Better World Activity- For our last activity in this A-Z series, use the print-and-go worksheet provided to reimagine something you don't like as something better. It could be something really small, like transforming a food you don't like into something delicious, or it could be enormous, like a pollution-free ocean.
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 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 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!