Syllabus

Curriculum Overview

This curriculum is intended for upper elementary and middle school students in Austin. This curriculum is specifically designed to study the gentrification of East Austin, but many of the context-specific materials may be adapted to study gentrification in any US city.

This curriculum includes six lessons that can be completed as a whole group, as a small group, or as an independent project.

Curriculum Objectives:

Students will produce a working understanding of gentrification and will understand how Austin has been historically shaped by housing inequity and gentrification.
Students will analyze the impact of gentrification on longterm residents of East Austin.
Students will be able to share their learning through the publication of a final project.

Lesson Sequence

The lessons in this curriculum are sequenced to build off of each other, and it is suggested to complete them in order.

The first four lessons are designed to be taught in order, and allow students to explore the concept of gentrification and the rich history of East Austin.

The last two lessons are project based. The length of time needed to complete each project may vary. You may choose to complete both projects, or to have students complete just one.

References

Academic

Glass, R. (1964). Introduction: aspects of change. In: Centre for Urban Studies (ed.) London: aspects of change. MacKibbon and Kee.

Pearman, F. A. (2019). Gentrification and academic achievement: A review of recent research. Review of Educational Research, 89(1), 125-165. https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654318805924

Tuck, E., & Yang, K. W. (2012). Decolonization is not a metaphor. Decolonization: Indigeneity, Education & Society, 1(1)1-40.