St. Louis in Black and White (Grades: 6 to 12)
Program Type: Thematic Tour
Examine the relationship between various racial and ethnic groups in St. Louis. Through close analysis and group dialogue, students gain a better understanding of race relations in our community and the culture as a whole. This tour uses key historical movements and events such as the abolitionist and civil rights movements and urban expansion to help students comprehend the complexity and diversity of the region. An interactive role-playing activity is included.
(Galleries: Currents, Reflections, World's Fair, Lindbergh)
(GLE: CA 3, 1.6, 1.7, 2.4, 1.1, 1.2; SS 1.6, 1.8, 1.1, 2, 3, 1.9, 1.5)
Examine the relationship between various racial and ethnic groups in St. Louis. Through close analysis and group dialogue, students gain a better understanding of race relations in our community and the culture as a whole. This tour uses key historical movements and events such as the abolitionist and civil rights movements and urban expansion to help students comprehend the complexity and diversity of the region. An interactive role-playing activity is included.
(Galleries: Currents, Reflections, World's Fair, Lindbergh)
(GLE: CA 3, 1.6, 1.7, 2.4, 1.1, 1.2; SS 1.6, 1.8, 1.1, 2, 3, 1.9, 1.5)