Scholars analyze the impact Eleanor Roosevelt had on not just the nation, but also on the world. Primary sources and video clips help form a picture of the First Lady and her accomplishments. As a final activity, individuals create murals dedicated to this activist and diplomat.

Concepts

eleanor roosevelt, the presidency of franklin d. roosevelt, the united nations, the universal declaration of human rights

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Set up mural design stations around the room for the culminating project 
• Project different photos of Eleanor Roosevelt and break down her activities and representation in each with the class

Classroom Considerations

• Requires art materials for the final mural project

Pros

• Resource provides web links to WPA murals for use in the final project
• Video clip includes student-led questions for classroom use

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.3.2 SL.4.2 SL.5.2 SL.6.2