New York Draft Riots Overview

The video, presented by the Library of Congress, explores the teaching practices at PS 153, a diverse K-5 school in the Bronx. Educators Shel Sanderson, Ernestine Sweding, and Jacn Bway share their experiences using primary sources to teach fourth-grade gifted students about the New York Draft Riots of 1863. The riots, sparked by a law allowing individuals to pay to avoid Civil War drafts, led to violence and destruction. The educators integrate inquiry-based learning to enhance critical thinking. Barbara Stripling, a notable figure in school libraries, provides insights on using primary sources in education.

What is the primary focus of PS 153 in East Bronx, New York?

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Sports and Athletics

• Music and Arts

• Science and Technology

Who is the social studies teacher at PS 153?

• Ernestine Sweding

• Shel Sanderson

• Jacn Bway

• Barbara Stripling

What is the main topic of the unit developed by the educators at PS 153?

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The New York Draft Riots

• The Civil Rights Movement

During which dates did the New York draft riots occur?

• August 1st to August 4th, 1863

• July 13th to July 16th, 1863

• July 10th to July 12th, 1863

• September 5th to September 8th, 1863

What was one of the consequences of the New York draft riots?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The establishment of new schools

• The construction of new buildings

• The destruction of an orphanage for African-American children

What is one of the key skills that the educators aim to develop in their students through the use of primary sources?

• Musical skills

• Athletic skills

• Critical thinking skills

• Artistic skills

What was a significant factor that led to the New York draft riots?

• A new transportation policy

• A change in school curriculum

• A law allowing people to pay to avoid the draft

• A new tax law

Which group of people was primarily involved in the protests during the New York draft riots?

• Government officials

• School teachers

• Working-class men

• Upper-class businessmen

What role does Barbara Stripling play in the context of this presentation?

• A teacher at PS 153

• A student at PS 153

• Director of school libraries for New York City schools

• A librarian at the Library of Congress

What is the main purpose of using primary sources in the classroom, as discussed in the presentation?

• To engage students and develop critical thinking

• To develop new sports programs

• To entertain students

• To replace textbooks