Classwork Part 1 - Racism in the News:
Watch and compare the following two videos.
Open the links after the videos in new tabs.
Answer the questions that follow using complete sentences.
Video 1:
Video 2:
Links:
Open these four links in new tabs, and read the stories:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/07/us-crime-shoes-idUSTRE7B626320111207
http://bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20111213dean_college_freshman_arraigned_over_sneaker_beatdown
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070408203729AAf6ihw
http://www.nicekicks.com/hakeem-olajuwon/
Answer the following questions using complete sentences.
Open these four links in new tabs, and read the stories:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/07/us-crime-shoes-idUSTRE7B626320111207
http://bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20111213dean_college_freshman_arraigned_over_sneaker_beatdown
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070408203729AAf6ihw
http://www.nicekicks.com/hakeem-olajuwon/
Answer the following questions using complete sentences.
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Classwork Part 2: The Shooting of Trayvon Martin Help Mr. Flamm Figure out what really happened. Currently, Mr. Flamm believes that Zimmerman was just doing his duty, and protecting his neighborhood from criminals. The Police also believe Zimmerman's claim of self defense. In fact, Zimmerman has not been charged with any crime. Read the following articles, and look at the facts: Trayvon Martin Shooting Was shooter a vigilante or good neighbor? Facts about George Zimmerman The Trayvon Martin Killing, Explained Answer the questions below. Mr. Flamm Knows the FACTS - be prepared to debate him!!! |
One of these two young men is guilty of a crime.
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