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PROCESS
Phase 1-approximately 30 minutes Divide into teams of three students each. Internet Researcher Primary Document/Library Researcher Museum Gallery Researcher Each team reads through the introduction, task, and process to make sure everyone understands the purpose and guidelines for this activity. Discuss findings from museum tour with teammates to check for understanding of the history and significance of the Brown case. Each team will be assigned one of three topics for research: The Psychology of Brown v. Board of Education : The “Doll Test” Investigating “Separate but Equal”: Comparing Schools in the Five Cases Crusaders in the Courts: The NAACP Strategy Phase 2-approximately 60 minutes Use the resources provided in your case files to answer the questions posed for each topic. Each team member is expected to contribute equally to the group project in order to adequately understand and analyze the issues covered. Record data and findings into the research file provided in your case packet. Phase 3-approximately 60 minutes Review your research findings with your teammates and begin discussion of case file questions. Cooperatively create a PowerPoint slide show to illustrate your team project and opinions about your research topic. Templates for PowerPoint slides are available on the library computers. Phase 4-approximately 30-60 minutes Each team will give a five minute presentation to the whole class. Next > Photo provided by Brown V. Board of Education Historic Site