American Experience Curriculum Sample Unit

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American Experience Curriculum Sample Unit

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Comprehensive Overview of All Lessons

Unit 1 Comprehensive Overview

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Lesson 1 – The Question of Identity – Race, Ethnicity, and the Self
Lesson 2 – Philosophical Approaches to Racial Identity
Lesson 3 – Character Strengths and Shared Humanity
Lesson 4 – E Pluribus Unum – The Challenges of Integrating Experiences and Backgrounds
Lesson 5 – Pluralism in Practice – The Periwig Controversy
Lesson 6 – From Pluralism to Civil Discourse Foundations
Lesson 7 – Logical Fallacies and Analysis Skills
Lesson 8 – Civil Discourse Application
Lesson 9 – E Pluribus Unum – Civil Discourse in Practice (Part 1 of 2)
Lesson 10 – Discussion Topic: Cultural Adaptation vs. Preservation (Part 2 of 2)

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Lesson 2 – Philosophical Approaches to Racial Identity Handout

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