Washington State History / Middle School
Decisions That Define Us
What decisions and whose stories define Washington state?
Students begin by studying the history of a mural in Anacortes, WA, and exploring how murals in public spaces can reflect the stories of a community. Then students learn about the tribes, immigrants, and settlers in the region where they live and how their stories are represented in local murals in public spaces. Students draw on what they have learned to respond to the unit driving question: What decisions and whose stories define Washington state? Then, drawing on local resources such as tribal members, historical societies, and museums, students work in teams to propose a new mural that tells an inclusive story of the people and place where they live.
Unit length: 4 weeks (20 hours)
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