In this two-part lesson, students will learn about four often hidden figures in Oregon history with a focus on justice and representation of Indigenous people and, Black, Chicano, and Chinese Oregonians. Then, students will build a class storyboard to share a visual history of what they find most interesting and important about the people they have learned about.This is designed as a two-part lesson, with content in lesson 1 offering a foundation for lesson 2.  They are designed to be taught together although lesson 1 could be a standalone lesson. 

In this two-part lesson, students will learn about four stories of often hidden Oregon history with a focus on justice and representation of Indigenous people and, Black, Chicnano, and Chinese Oregonians. They will then build a class storyboard to share a visual history of what students find most interesting and important.This is designed as a two-part lesson, with content in Lesson 1 offering a foundation for Lesson 2. They are designed to be taught together although Lesson 1 can be a standalone lesson.NOTE: If you are choosing to use only Part 2 of this two-lesson set, use slides from Lesson 1 to share facts and stories about the four Oregon Hidden History Makers. Proceed with an abridged discussion detailed in Lesson 1, followed by the storyboard art project in Part 2. This will require adjusting the timing for the lesson with less time to create their artwork.

In this two-part lesson, students will learn about Agnes Baker Pilgrim, who, before her death at the age of 95, was the oldest living member of the Takelma Tribe in Oregon. Through her story as an Indigenous woman, students will learn about stigma and discrimination in Oregon history as well as the current day. They will also identify things that they can do to help fight against discrimination when they see it or experience it.This is designed as a two-part lesson with content in Lesson 1 offering a foundation for Lesson 2.  The lessons are designed to be taught together while although each could be standalone if preferred.

In this two-part lesson, students will learn about Agnes Baker Pilgrim, who, before her death at the age of 95, was the oldest living member of the Takelma Tribe in Oregon. Through her story as an Indigenous woman, students will learn about stigma and discrimination in Oregon history as well as the current day. They will also identify things that they can do to help fight against discrimination when they see it or experience it.This is designed as a two-part lesson with content in Lesson 1 offering a foundation for Lesson 2.  The lessons are designed to be taught together while although each could be standalone if preferred.

Through learning about the lives of an abolitionist and a suffragist from Oregon’s history, students will identify ways that real people fought for their rights and ways that people fight against injustice every day, highlighting that in every place and time, people have fought for their rights and freedom. 

This unit provides an overview on the presence, influence, and stories of Oregon's Latino community. Your students will be given a chance to challenge thier skills as aspiring historians while celebrating and discovering my beautiful community.