Social Science - Museum Diversity

General Education Capstone Course

Event/Experience Details and Guideline Form

Gen. Ed. Category Event should be listed under:    Social Science 

SCC Competency addressed by event: Explain social institutions, structure and processes across a range of historical periods, places and/or cultures.

Event experience Title: Diversity Impact: Historical and Social Perspectives

Anticipated Learning Outcome.

 Students will explore the development, nature and experiences of historically underrepresented and/or disadvantaged individuals and the impact of their respective contributions in shaping the   United States’ identity as a nation.  This lesson or assignment explores diversity in our country. Many people admire  or are simply unaware of the fact that many diverse people were involved in the creation of the United States. These people bring with them their unique backgrounds of their ancestry, belief systems, social lifestyles, customs, traditions and ideologies. By researching a historical figure that influenced our national identity in a significant way, students will begin to appreciate how important the contributions are from diverse individuals relative to the social institutions of specific generations.

Guidelines for accomplishment of event

The students will visit the Missouri Historical Society and investigate the life, experiences and sociopolitical impact of a minority historical figure that influenced or shaped American political or social thought and policies during the 15^th through the 20^th Century.  The student will be required to:

1. View a biographical video
   
   
2. Record in a journal events and information on the impact of the figure’s life on social or political policy in the U.S.
   
   
3. A checklist for the journal entries as well as essential biographical information or data requirements will be provided for the student.
   
   
4. Students will prepare a written monologue sharing the information they uncovered during the research.   

Event Contact Name: Missouri Historical Society

Event Contact Phone number: 314.746.4599

Event Contact website URL: http://www.mohistory.org/content/HomePage/HomePage.aspx

SCC Event Creator: Eric Rogers

Estimated Time for full completion (include: making contact/appointment; attending activity; travel; and journal consideration and entry)  4 to 6  hours