The Great Northern Migration - US History

This lesson examines the Great Migration, a major movement of African Americans from the South to Northern and Western cities between 1910 and 1970. Students will learn about the reasons for migration, the experiences of the migrants, and their impact on American society. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the significance of the Great Migration and its legacy in shaping modern America.

Lesson Content and Activities:

Introduction:
Discuss the Great Migration and its significance in American history.
Introduce today’s keywords: Great Migration, Jim Crow, Red Summer, First Great Migration, Second Great Migration, Redlining.

Video Task:
Watch videos on the Great Migration and summarize key causes, events, and consequences.

Timeline Activity:
Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of significant events in the Great Migration.

Primary Source Analysis:
Read and analyze primary sources related to the Great Migration.
Complete guided reading activities.

Push and Pull Factors:
Categorize and sort evidence into push and pull factors of the Great Migration.

Case Study:
Analyze the journey and experiences of an African American migrant through a case study.

Writing Task:
Write two PEEKA paragraphs explaining two significant aspects of the Great Migration.

Peer Assessment:
Read through a partner’s paragraphs, highlight each PEEKA section, and provide feedback.

Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs.

Recap Quiz:
Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson.

Resources:
Video links on the Great Migration
Timeline cards
Primary source documents
Guided reading text
PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet

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