This quote from Bobby Kennedy’s daybook:
The future does not belong to those who are content with today, apathetic toward common problems and their fellow man alike, timid and fearful in the face of new ideas and bold projects. Rather it will belong to those who can blend passion, reason, and courage in a personal commitment to the ideals and great enterprises of American society. It will belong to those who see that wisdom can only emerge from the clash of contending views, the passionate expression of deep and hostile beliefs. Plato said: “A life without criticism is a life not worth living.”
The longish PPT (it is due for an overhaul—it’s a bit messy) I use for my AP unit on Social Theories of the 19th Century. It shows the context in which I bring the Buck v. Bell case into my classes, amusing personal connections via Irish racism myths and truths and my past as a skinhead—if you explore, look for a funny picture of me—and the current activity of neo-Nazis in Brazil. In terms of teaching, elements of the PPT may be useful in some classes. Feel free to curate and plunder.
Finally, in regard to humor: Hitler Takes The IB Higher Level Math Test...
Enjoy!
—B.
P.S. I tried to send the ppt via email, but it was too large. Instead, I added it to a new folder in our shared NEH folder called “Participant Share-Alike.” I also added the Benedict Anderson chapter, an interview with Anderson and an example activity I do based on Anderson. Kathy, please feel free to evict me—I just thought I would take initiative.
Looking forward to sharing-alike with all of you.
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