Spring 2023 Education Series |
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JFK Library Teaching and Learning Tuesdays |
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From the Library's Department of Education and Public Programs |
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May 9, 2023
60th Anniversaries:
JFK, the Cold War, and Civil Rights
Explore activities and programs focusing on the Cold War, civil rights, and environmentalism
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Lesson Plan
Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Grades 9-12
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August 5, 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty. Student engagement with the history of this landmark agreement continues to be timely today. In this lesson, they consider the threat of nuclear weapons in the early 1960s and the opportunities and challenges in negotiating an arms control agreement. |
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Image Credit: the US Army Corps of Engineers
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Lesson Plan
The Kinzua Dam, The Cold War, and US Treaties
Grades 9-12
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The Kinzua Dam in western Pennsylvania has a tumultuous history that highlights a treaty with the Seneca Nation that was breached by the US government. In this lesson, students consider the arguments made by three individuals regarding the planned construction of the Dam against the backdrop of the Cold War. |
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Lesson Plan
The 1963 March on Washington: A Montage of the Civil Rights Movement
Grades 7-8
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In this lesson, students examine the official program for the March on Washington to learn about the event itself and about the people who played a leading role in the civil rights struggle. They research different organizations and civil rights leaders and then create a montage to depict the diverse makeup of the movement in visual form. |
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Lesson Plan
Persuader in Chief: JFK's June 11, 1963 Address on Civil Rights
Grades 9-12
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In the 1950s and 1960s, the civil rights movement was gaining momentum, leading to significant turning points in our nation's history. In this lesson, students analyze the president's role as "Persuader in Chief" as they examine JFK's landmark "June 11, 1963 Radio and Television Report to the American People on Civil Rights" and evaluate the effectiveness of the speech. |
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Professional Development: Save the Date
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From Head and Heart: Caring for the Environment through Science, Stories, and Action
November 8, 2023
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Our annual children’s literature conference for teachers of grades 3 - 8 and school librarians will feature authors Dr. J Drew Lanham (keynote), Laurie Lawlor, Sy Montgomery, Anita Sanchez, and Melissa Stewart. |
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Strengthening Civic Infrastructure and Combating Hate: The Role of the Arts, Culture, and Faith
April 11, 2023
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Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff delivered an address before a panel discussion on combating hate through arts, culture, and faith. Panelists included Maria Rosario Jackson, Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts; Rashad Hussain, US Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom; Simran Jeet Singh, Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s Religion and Society Program; Eric Ward, Executive Vice President of Race Forward; Douglass Williams, Chef and Owner of MIDA Restaurants; and Sophia Bush, actress and activist. |
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Watch the video of our recent Celebrate! program which took place on Saturday and learn about many fascinating Hindu deities — from stories of Ganesha, the playful elephant-headed God, to the dances to rhythms of drums by Nataraja, a depiction of Shiva as the Lord of Dance — in a stunning performance with beautiful costumes and traditional dance styles from India. The video will be available until May 31st.
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JFK Library's Teaching and Learning Tuesdays 4/11
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The previous e-newsletter featured activities and programs focusing on the power of the arts and highlighting the relationship between society and the environment.
In addition, all past emails from this series are available on the Library's website.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
(617) 514-1600
Open Thursday through Tuesday.
Closed Wednesday.
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