Oklahoma History

(On-Level & Pre-AP)

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Week 1: April 6-10

Week 2: April 13-17

Learning Goal:

I can examine how the economic cycles of boom and bust of the oil industry affected major sectors of employment, mining, and the subsequent development of communities, as well as the role of entrepreneurs, including J.J. McAlester, Frank Phillips, E.W. Marland and Robert S. Kerr, and the designation of Tulsa as the “Oil Capital of the World”

Estimated Time for The Week: 2 hours, 120 minutes total

Learn & Practice:

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History of Oil

  1. Watch the videos titled Oklahoma’s Oil History Part 1 & Part 2.
  2. Read Creek Nation and Red Fork Article and answer the supporting question: Describe how the early 1900s was considered a “boom” in industry in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Entrepreneurs

  1. Read Oklahoma Entrepreneurs Backgrounds.
  2. Watch E.W. Marland Video and put information in chronological order.
  3. Analyze both photos of Tulsa, the Oil Capital of the World.

Oil in present day

  1. Research petroleum and Interview a family member.
  2. Answer the Essential Question and Create a Tweet.


PreAP

  1. Read and PEGS a synopsis of Killers of the Flower Moon.

Learning Goal:

I can describe and summarize the significance of the Dawes Act. I can describe the attempts to create a state constitution joining Indian and Oklahoma Territories including the impact of the Progressive and Labor Movements resulting in statehood on November 16,1907.

Estimated Time for The Week: 2 hours, 120 minutes total

Learn & Practice:

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    • Watch the video and read the Dawes Act.
    • Read the Dawes Act on Khan Academy and then answer the questions they have at the bottom.
    • Look at the Dawes Act Political Cartoon. Complete the cartoon analysis on your own paper. Explain the meaning of this cartoon in your own words.
    • View this sign. Consider the following questions as you preview the image. What is it saying about Native American lands? Who was the sign trying to attract and why?
    • Read through of the events surrounding the Land Run from the Oklahoma Historical Society. What are three things that surprised you about the Land Run of 1889?
    • View this clip depicting the Land Run of 1889 and consider the following questions as you watch:
      • What types of transportation do you see in the video?
      • What do you notice about the Native Americans in the video?
      • Do you see the claim jumpers or Sooners? What are they doing?
      • Was participating in the Land Run easy or difficult? Why or why not?
    • Watch the video from PBS. What are three things you thought were significant from the video?
    • Watch Mr. Duroy’s video over statehood and Progressivism.
    • Read chapter 17 from your Oklahoma History book. Email your teacher if you cannot remember your username and password.
    • Play the chapter 17 Kahoot!. For the best results, play the Kahoot from a smartphone or tablet in practice mode.
    1. Google and write down 5 laws from Oklahoma that you find strange!

PreAP Extension:

  • Complete a HIPP analysis over the Dawes Act cartoons

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Week 2: April 13-17

Learning Goal:

I can examine how the economic cycles of boom and bust of the oil industry affected major sectors of employment, mining, and the subsequent development of communities, as well as the role of entrepreneurs, including J.J. McAlester, Frank Phillips, E.W. Marland and Robert S. Kerr, and the designation of Tulsa as the “Oil Capital of the World”

Estimated Time for The Week: 2 hours, 120 minutes total

Learn & Practice:

For the Google Slides to click-through the below directions, click here!

History of Oil

  1. Watch the videos titled Oklahoma’s Oil History Part 1 & Part 2.
  2. Read Creek Nation and Red Fork Article and answer the supporting question: Describe how the early 1900s was considered a “boom” in industry in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Entrepreneurs

  1. Read Oklahoma Entrepreneurs Backgrounds.
  2. Watch E.W. Marland Video and put information in chronological order.
  3. Analyze both photos of Tulsa, the Oil Capital of the World.

Oil in present day

  1. Research petroleum and Interview a family member.
  2. Answer the Essential Question and Create a Tweet.


PreAP

  1. Read and PEGS a synopsis of Killers of the Flower Moon.

Week 3: April 20-24

Learning Goal:

Analyze the causes and effects of the domestic terrorist attack on the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City including the responses of Oklahomans to the act, concept of the “Oklahoma Standard” and the creation of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum.

Estimated Time for the Week: 2 hours, 120 minutes total

Learn & Practice:

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  1. Watch the video and read the description of what took place April 19, 1995.
  2. Answer the OKC Bombing Reflection Questions.
  3. Explore the link to the virtual trunk to complete the scavenger hunt.
  4. Explore the outdoor memorial to experience what it looks like, sounds like and feels like.
  5. Research the victims of the OKC Bombing and create a virtual shadowbox to honor their lives.
  6. Watch and listen to the video describing the Oklahoma Standard and apply your knowledge to answer how you exhibit the Oklahoma Standard.


PreAP Extension

Create a one pager over the OKC Bombing.

Week 4: April 27 - May 1

Learning Goal:

Examine multiple points of view regarding the evolution of race relations in Oklahoma.

Estimated Time for the Week: 2 hours, 120 minutes total

Learn & Practice:

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  1. Examine the map of all black towns in Oklahoma, read about the town of Boley and create a doc to analyze what you have learned.
  2. Read about Senate Bill #1, Jim Crow Laws and the KKK in Oklahoma to summarize the evolution of racial tension in the state.
  3. Read about Black Wall Street in the Greenwood District of Tulsa.
  4. Analyze the photos of Black Wall Street in Tulsa and create a caption.
  5. Listen to the podcast from the Smithsonian about the Tulsa Race Massacre.
  6. Select a color, choose a symbol and draw an image to describe the Tulsa Race Massacre.
  7. Compare and define riot vs. massacre & create a two minute paper. Set a timer for two minutes and answer the following question in two minutes:
    • Does riot or massacre more accurately depict the events in Tulsa 1921? Explain.

PreAP Extension

Create a what, so what, now what in regard to what you learned about racial relations in Oklahoma.

Week 5: May 4-8

Learning Goal:

Examine and describe impact of environmental conditions and human mismanagement of resources resulting in the Dust Bowl and the New Deal policies regarding conservation of natural resources.

Estimated Time for the Week: 2 hours, 120 minutes total

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Learn & Practice:


  1. Listen to the introduction video and read about WWI in Oklahoma
  2. Follow along with Mr. Duroy’s video and be able to list 4 causes for the Great Depression
  3. Read about the Dust Bowl and complete the activity “Hard Times: What Will You Do?”
  4. Watch a video and read about FDR and the Dust Bowl
  5. Answer two essential questions about the Dust Bowl
  6. Watch this video to explain the causes of the Great Depression
  7. Review by looking at slides about the Great Depression and playing Kahoot!

Pre-AP Extension

  1. Pre-AP extension HIPP cartoon analysis

Week 6: May 11-13

Learning Goal:

Examine the progress of race relations and actions of civil disobedience in Oklahoma.

Estimated Time for the Week: 1 hour, 60 minutes total

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Learn & Practice:

  1. Research and answer the following questions:
    • Define Civil Rights-
    • What was the goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
    • What was the outcome of the Civil Rights Movement?
    • How does the outcome affect your life today?
  2. Create two slides by researching information for option A or option B
    1. Option A
      1. Slide 1-14th Amendment (Equal Protection Clause)
        • Write the 14 amendment in your own words.
        • How does the 14th amendment lead to a movement for Civil Rights?
      2. Slide 2: Clara Luper
        • How did Clara Luper support the sit-in movement?
        • How were students involved in this movement?
    2. Option B
      1. Slide 1: Research Sipuel v. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma (1948)
        • Why was there a court case?
        • Summarize the events and outcome of the case.
      2. Slide 2: Integration of Public School and College
        • How did Governor Gary contribute to peaceful integration?
        • What was the most successful tool to integrate schools?
  3. Using the option you chose to build your slides, write a paragraph on how the two subjects connect.
  4. Recommended Resources
    1. Back in Time: Civil Rights-a video detailing the Civil Rights movement in Oklahoma
    2. Essential Questions about Civil Rights
    3. Civil Rights Mini DBQ