Demonstrate their knowledge of boycotts in American history. Brainstorm a list of current and historic boycotts for further research. Explore a current or historic boycott through small group research and discussion. Assess the implications of a current or historic boycott on various stakeholders and create a poster synthesizing their collective knowledge of that boycott. List any current or historic boycotts in American history of which you know.
Students then share their answers.
As a class, brainstorm a list of current and historic boycotts. Post the list for the remainder of the lesson. If the class has difficulty generating ideas, do a search on the Internet for boycotts. As always, students should be conscious of where they obtain their information. The poster should incorporate the perspectives of all of the group members, as well as historical data and any other information that is necessary to understand the boycott.