The Occupation of Alcatraz Art-Based Lesson Plan
Let's learn about the Occupation of Alcatraz!
First, read the chapter "A Is for Alcatraz" 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
A Reimagined Island Activity- Look through the included print-and-go activity pages of Alcatraz and think about what you could draw on top of them to transform these spaces into something better. You might pick the page with an image of the entire island and draw the amusement park of your dreams on top of the gray outlines of the buildings, with a zipline taking you from one tower to another and a massive waterslide dropping you into the ocean. Or narrow your focus and think up a new and better use for an empty cell. If drawing isn't your thing, maybe you'd rather transform the image of the United States Penitentiary sign by crossing out words and letters, maybe changing some here and there, to tell a different, better, or funnier story- you'll be following in the footsteps of the Native American occupiers who painted over US property signs on the island to say "United Indian Property" instead.
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 activist Dr. LaNada War Jack with an 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 Occupation of Alcatraz!
First, read the chapter "A Is for Alcatraz" 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
A Reimagined Island Activity- Look through the included print-and-go activity pages of Alcatraz and think about what you could draw on top of them to transform these spaces into something better. You might pick the page with an image of the entire island and draw the amusement park of your dreams on top of the gray outlines of the buildings, with a zipline taking you from one tower to another and a massive waterslide dropping you into the ocean. Or narrow your focus and think up a new and better use for an empty cell. If drawing isn't your thing, maybe you'd rather transform the image of the United States Penitentiary sign by crossing out words and letters, maybe changing some here and there, to tell a different, better, or funnier story- you'll be following in the footsteps of the Native American occupiers who painted over US property signs on the island to say "United Indian Property" instead.
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 activist Dr. LaNada War Jack with an 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 Occupation of Alcatraz!
First, read the chapter "A Is for Alcatraz" 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
A Reimagined Island Activity- Look through the included print-and-go activity pages of Alcatraz and think about what you could draw on top of them to transform these spaces into something better. You might pick the page with an image of the entire island and draw the amusement park of your dreams on top of the gray outlines of the buildings, with a zipline taking you from one tower to another and a massive waterslide dropping you into the ocean. Or narrow your focus and think up a new and better use for an empty cell. If drawing isn't your thing, maybe you'd rather transform the image of the United States Penitentiary sign by crossing out words and letters, maybe changing some here and there, to tell a different, better, or funnier story- you'll be following in the footsteps of the Native American occupiers who painted over US property signs on the island to say "United Indian Property" instead.
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 activist Dr. LaNada War Jack with an 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!