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Mapping Inequality

Provided by: University of Richmond |Published on: August 5, 2022

Graphs/Tables Grades 9-12

Synopsis

This interactive map shows historical data, maps, and remarks around redlining practices in 1940s America.
Students are able to see historic maps for many American cities and counties, the "grades" each section received, and the historical remarks recorded to support those grades.

Subjects: History, Geography

Authors: University of Richmond

Region: North America, USA - Northeast, USA - West, USA - South, USA - Midwest, United States, New Jersey, Virginia

Languages: English

Positives

Primary sources and geographical data are woven together to create an engaging and interactive resource.
Students can see the redlining that was happening in their area or in areas that they are interested in.

Additional Prerequisites

Slower internet connections may cause a lag in map data loading.
Students should have some background knowledge on redlining. The "Introduction" tab on the top left corner gives a good overview.

Differentiation

Cross-curricular connections can be made in science classes considering how redlining practices impacted current environmental inequalities, and in language arts classes using historical documents in nonfiction reading.
After teaching redlining in general, have students choose a city or area and read the maps and primary documents. Then, have students write or share their findings and how they think this historical inequality impacts people today.

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