Envision Equity February 2019 Special Black History Month Edition

Harlem
Renaissance
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan created by Donna Lawson—JCPS Diversity, Equity, and
Poverty Programs Resource Teacher
Subject:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
9-12
Estimated time:
50-minute class periods: 5
days
90-minute block schedule: 3
days
Objective:
Students will investigate and
evaluate the social, cultural,
economic, artistic, literary, and
political aspects and
contributions of the Harlem
Renaissance period.
Materials:
Computer/Internet access
Collection (writings, art, fashion, music, economic information, etc) from the Harlem Renaissance
period
Map of New York city during the period
Presentation capabilities (Smartboard, projector, screen)
Presentation supplies (paper, poster board, markers, pens, pencils)