Ms. Meek's classes are researching the following topics:- Harper Lee
- Truman Capote
- Segregation Laws and Race Relations in the 1930's
- Scottsboro 9 and the Trial
- History of lynching in the U.S.
Students must find relevant information that is biographical, historical, informational and visual. They must also include a "Works Cited" that reflects the final research material.
Information Center materials available include the following:
Great American Writers- Ref 810.9
Reference Library of Black America- Ref 301.451
Encyclopedia of Civil Rights- Ref 323.1
As well as use of the VRC (Literature Resource Center, ABC-CLIO American History)
Information Literacy Standards:
Standard 5: The student who is an independent learner is information literate and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information.
Standard 8: The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
