Plessy vs. Ferguson and Learning Styles

Tenley Harden, education director at Aspen Learning, presents a video on differentiated activities for middle school social studies. The video covers three main learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. It uses the Plessy vs. Ferguson case to illustrate these styles, incorporating a video summary, a gospel hymn by the Jubilee Singers, and a mock trial. Students are encouraged to reflect on what they see, hear, and do, ensuring an integrative learning experience.

What are the three main learning styles discussed in the video?

• Visual, Reading, Speaking

• Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic

• Speaking, Listening, Writing

• Reading, Writing, Listening

What was the main issue in the Plessy vs. Ferguson case?

• Voting rights for women

• Segregation laws in public facilities

• Taxation without representation

• Freedom of speech

What was the outcome of the Plessy vs. Ferguson case?

• Segregation was deemed unconstitutional

• The case was dismissed

• Plessy lost, reinforcing segregation

• Plessy won the case

Which song is used to help students understand African-American history?

• Lift Every Voice and Sing

• We Shall Overcome

• Swing Low by the Jubilee Singers

• Amazing Grace

Why were gospel hymns important during the 1890s?

• They helped African-Americans express their struggles

• They were a form of entertainment

• They were used in political campaigns

• They were a new musical trend

What is the purpose of the mock trial activity?

• To engage kinesthetic learners in the lesson

• To teach students about courtroom procedures

• To learn about famous lawyers

• To practice public speaking skills

In the mock trial, who could represent the Plessy side?

• Local government officials

• Jury members

• Civil Rights activists and Plessy himself

• Supreme Court justices

What should students note during the video watching activity?

• What they see and how Plessy fights for his rights

• The length of the video

• The historical accuracy of the video

• The director of the video

What reflective question is asked about the Jubilee Singers' song?

• What is the tempo of the song?

• Who composed the song?

• What lyrics resonate with the African-American plight?

• What instruments are used?

What is the goal of the reflective learning activities?

• To create a historical timeline

• To integrate and apply different learning styles

• To memorize historical dates

• To improve test scores