Envision Equity February 2019 Special Black History Month Edition
Envision Equity February 2019 Special Black History Month Edition
Envision Equity February 2019 Special Black History Month Edition
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Harlem<br />
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Renaissance<br />
Lesson Plan<br />
Teach your students about the Harlem Renaissance with this lesson. Before<br />
beginning the lesson, have students watch this informative video that gives<br />
historical background and outlines key figures of the Harlem Renaissance.<br />
Follow up with these engaging activities that deepen concepts.<br />
Subject(s)<br />
English, Social Studies, Art<br />
Estimated Time<br />
Two 45 or 60 minute class periods with several nights of homework (or four to five class periods if no<br />
homework is assigned)<br />
Grade Level<br />
7 – 12<br />
Objective<br />
Students will learn about the social, cultural and political circumstances which gave rise to the<br />
Harlem Renaissance. They will also learn about the influences that inspired the work of the Harlem<br />
Renaissance’s artists and musicians. Finally, students will be given several opportunities to create<br />
their own Harlem Renaissance inspired work.<br />
Background<br />
The Harlem Renaissance was a significant social and cultural movement which took place in the<br />
1920s and 1930s following the Great Migration during which thousands of Africa-Americans left the<br />
south and moved north and west.<br />
The result was the flourishing of art, music and literature that reflected the history and experience of<br />
the African-American. The artistic, literary and musical contributions of Harlem Renaissance artists<br />
continue to serve as an inspiration for today’s artists.
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