Curriculum Unit Plan Overview
This curriculum unit plan guides students in exploring the causes, experiences, and effects of the Great Migration through historical records, literature, maps, photography, artwork, and music. Key areas of focus include understanding the push and pull factors that led to the migration, the emotional and practical challenges of urban life, the creation of new cultural identities, and the transformative impact on American politics, civil rights, culture, and demographics. The unit aims to help students identify the historical significance, social changes, and personal experiences related to this pivotal event.