Legacy Builders Slides Social Awareness & Identity
LEGACY BUILDERS
Understanding Systemic Racism and the Power of Black Contributions
Big Questions
01
How do systems (laws and schools) affect people based on race?
02
How did Black leaders show resilience and change our world?
What is
Systemic Racism?
"It isn't just one person being mean. It is the rules and patterns in society that create unfair results for people of color."
The "Iceberg" Idea
Individual (What we see)
Systemic (Rules below the surface)
Housing
Education
Legacy Spotlight
Ida B. Wells
The Journalist
Contribution
She used the power of writing to tell the truth about violence. She was a leader in fighting for Black women's right to vote.
SEL Link: Resilience
"I will not be quiet."
How can your voice help you stay strong?
Legacy Spotlight
Contribution
He was the master organizer behind the March on Washington. He fought for Civil Rights and LGBTQ+ rights simultaneously.
SEL Link: Identity
Rustin was proud of every part of himself.
What parts of your identity make you proud?
Bayard Rustin
The Organizer
The Choice is Yours
Will you help the system or change the system?
Fueling the System
Staying silent when you see something unfair.
Following rules that hurt specific groups of people.
Ignoring history or believing it doesn't matter today.
Stopping the System
Speaking up for others when they are treated unfairly.
Asking "Why?" about rules that don't feel right.
Supporting Black leaders and learning about their work.
Build Your Legacy
History is built by people who decide to stand up. How will you use your voice?
Discuss
Reflect
Create
Word Power Worksheet Word Power
Vocabulary for Change & Connection
Name:
Date:
Instructions
Read each word and its definition. Look at the symbol to help you remember the meaning. In the "My Connection" box, write a sentence or draw a small picture that shows how you understand the word.
Systemic
Definition
Something that affects the whole system (like a government or school) instead of just one person.
My Connection
Racism
Definition
Unfair treatment or power over people based on their race or ethnic group.
My Connection
Contribution
Definition
Giving something (time, ideas, help) to help a group or achieve a goal.
My Connection
Resilience
Definition
The ability to stay strong and keep going even when things are very difficult.
My Connection
Activist
Definition
A person who works hard to bring about social or political change.
My Connection
Self-Reflection
Pick one word from above. Why is this word important when we talk about history? How does it make you feel?
Legacy Builders Bilingual Slides Social Awareness / Conciencia Social
LEGACY BUILDERS
Forjadores de Legados
Understanding Systemic Racism and the Power of Black Contributions
Entendiendo el Racismo Sistémico y el Poder de las Contribuciones Afroamericanas
Big Questions Grandes Preguntas
How do systems (laws and schools) affect people based on race?
¿Cómo afectan los sistemas (leyes y escuelas) a las personas según su raza?
How did Black leaders show resilience and change our world?
¿Cómo mostraron resiliencia los líderes afroamericanos y cambiaron nuestro mundo?
Systemic Racism Racismo Sistémico
"It isn't just one person being mean. It is the rules and patterns in society that create unfair results."
"No es solo una persona siendo mala. Son las reglas y los patrones en la sociedad que crean resultados injustos."
The "Iceberg" / El Iceberg
Individual (Visible)
Systemic / Sistémico (Hidden / Oculto)
Housing / Vivienda
School / Escuela
Legacy / Legado
Ida B. Wells
The Journalist / La Periodista
Contribution / Contribución
She used the power of writing to tell the truth. / Ella usó el poder de la escritura para decir la verdad.
SEL: Resilience / Resiliencia
"I will not be quiet." How can your voice help you? / "¿Cómo puede ayudarte tu voz?"
Legacy / Legado
Contribution / Contribución
He was the master organizer of the March. / Él fue el maestro organizador de la Marcha.
SEL: Identity / Identidad
He was proud of all parts of himself. / Él estaba orgulloso de todas sus facetas.
Bayard Rustin
The Organizer / El Organizador
The Choice / La Decisión
Fueling / Alimentando
Staying silent.
Quedarse en silencio.
Following unfair rules.
Seguir reglas injustas.
Ignoring history.
Ignorar la historia.
Stopping / Deteniendo
Voice and Vision Teacher Guide Voice and Vision
Instructional Guide: Legacy Builders
Teacher Resource
Learning Objectives
Define systemic racism and identify its impacts.
Describe the contributions of Black historical figures (Self-Awareness).
Identify concrete ways to disrupt systemic racism (Social Awareness).
EL Scaffolding
Use the Word Power Worksheet before the slides.
Encourage "Think-Pair-Share" in home languages.
Focus on the "Iceberg" visual for abstract concepts.
Lesson Flow & Facilitation
1
Vocabulary Bridge (15 mins)
Distribute the Word Power Worksheet . Model the word "Systemic" by talking about rules in the school building (uniforms, bell schedules) vs. individual choices.
Check for Understanding: Can you point to a "system" in our classroom?
2
Concept & Spotlight (20 mins)
Use the Legacy Builders Slides . When discussing systemic racism, emphasize that it is about rules not just feelings. Connect this to the work of Ida B. Wells and Bayard Rustin.
3
Taking Action (15 mins)
Facilitate the "Choice" slide. Help students understand that silence often helps unfair systems continue. Contrast this with the active choices made by the leaders studied.
Key Insight
"We stop systemic racism not by being 'nice' to individuals, but by changing the rules and patterns that cause harm."
Discussion Starters for ELs
Action Awareness
"What is one rule in our community that you would like to change?"
"How can asking 'Why?' help stop an unfair system?"
Self-Reflexion
"When I see something unfair, I can ________."
"I will use my voice to support ________."
Expansion Idea
Have students create a "Change Poster" for the school hallways identifying one "Rule to Rethink" and one "Action to Take."
Voice and Vision Bilingual Teacher Guide Voice and Vision
Bilingual Support Guide: Legacy Builders
Teacher Resource
Bilingual Support Strategies
Language Support
Cognates: Highlight words like sistémico (systemic) and resiliencia (resilience).
Dual-Language Entry: Allow students to write their "Connections" in English, Spanish, or a mix (translanguaging).
Action Vocabulary
Speak up: Hablar fuerte / Alzar la voz.
Silent: Silencio (emphasize that silence can be a choice).
Choice: Decisión / Elección.
Bilingual Facilitation Tips
1
Vocabulary Intro / Intro de Vocabulario
When handing out the Bilingual Word Power Worksheet , ask students: "Which words look similar to Spanish words you know?" (¿Cuáles palabras se parecen al español?)
2
Interactive Slides / Diapositivas Interactivas
Use the Bilingual Slides . For the Choice slide, ask: "Which side of the screen shows resilience?" (¿Cuál lado de la pantalla muestra resiliencia?)
3
Action Planning / Plan de Acción
Discuss the "Fueling" vs "Stopping" concepts. Use the term "Alimentar el sistema" to describe how doing nothing helps the system stay the same.
Helpful Bilingual Sentences
"What do you notice about the rules?"
"¿Qué notas sobre las reglas?"
"I choose to stop the system by..."
"Yo elijo detener el sistema al..."
"Speaking up is a form of power."
"Alzar la voz es una forma de poder."
Word Power Bilingual Worksheet Word Power / El Poder de las Palabras
Vocabulary for Change & Connection / Vocabulario para el Cambio y la Conexión
Name / Nombre:
Instructions / Instrucciones
Read each word and its definition. Look at the symbol to help you remember. In the "My Connection" box, write a sentence or draw a picture of how you understand the word.
Lee cada palabra y su definición. Mira el símbolo para ayudarte a recordar. En el cuadro "Mi Conexión" , escribe una oración o dibuja un dibujo de cómo entiendes la palabra.
Systemic Sistémico
Definition (EN)
Something that affects the whole system (like a government or school) instead of just one person.
Definición (ES)
Algo que afecta a todo el sistema (como un gobierno o una escuela) en lugar de a una sola persona.
My Connection / Mi Conexión
Racism Racismo
Definition (EN)
Unfair treatment or power over people based on their race or ethnic group.
Definición (ES)
Trato injusto o poder sobre las personas basado en su raza o grupo étnico.
My Connection / Mi Conexión
Contribution Contribución
Definition (EN)
Giving something (time, ideas, help) to help a group or achieve a goal.
Definición (ES)
Dar algo (tiempo, ideas, ayuda) para ayudar a un grupo o alcanzar una meta.
My Connection / Mi Conexión
Resilience Resiliencia
Definition (EN)
The ability to stay strong and keep going even when things are very difficult.
Definición (ES)
La capacidad de mantenerse fuerte y seguir adelante incluso cuando las cosas son muy difíciles.
My Connection / Mi Conexión
Activist Activista
Definition (EN)
A person who works hard to bring about social or political change.
Definición (ES)
Una persona que trabaja duro para lograr un cambio social o político.
My Connection / Mi Conexión
Self-Reflection / Autorreflexión
Pick one word from above. Why is this word important when we talk about history? How does it make you feel?
Elige una palabra de arriba. ¿Por qué es importante esta palabra cuando hablamos de historia? ¿Cómo te hace sentir?