Lesson Plan
This lesson introduces students to the impactful lives of Maynard Jackson and Shirley Franklin, highlighting their early backgrounds, significant accomplishments, and lasting contributions to the city’s history.
Maynard Jackson and Shirley Franklin, two iconic figures in Atlanta’s political history, played pivotal roles in advancing black political progress. Maynard Jackson, as Atlanta’s first black mayor, blazed a trail by implementing groundbreaking policies to ensure greater participation of minority businesses in city contracts, thereby promoting economic empowerment within the black community. His legacy was carried forward by Shirley Franklin, Atlanta’s first female mayor, who emphasized ethics, transparency, and fiscal responsibility in governance. Their combined efforts not only reshaped Atlanta into a more inclusive and equitable city but also served as a beacon of inspiration for the broader black political movement in the United States. Their historic tenures symbolize the enduring importance of representation and leadership in the ongoing journey toward political equity and social justice.
Kindergarten, First, Second
Civics, Social Studies
45 minutes
One 45-minute class period
Activity, Background Essay, Biographies, Glossary, Primary Sources, Secondary Sources, Timeline
At the end of this lesson students will be able to:
It will be helpful for students to be familiar with:
Georgia
SSKCG1: Demonstrate an understanding of good citizenship.
SSKCG2: Describe examples of positive character traits exhibited by good citizens such as honesty, patriotism, courtesy, respect, pride, and self-control.
SS2CG1: Define the concept of government and the need for rules and laws.
SS2CG2: Identify the following elected officials of the executive branch and where they work.
ELAGSE2RI7: Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
ELAGSE2W8: Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
ELAGSE2SL1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
ELAGSE2SL2: Recount or describe key ideas or details from written texts read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
The location of a government.
The building where a state legislature meets.
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