Continuity and Change in Los Angeles

This collection uses the work of the Chilean photographer Camilo Jose Vergara to explore the historical thinking concept of continuity and change.  How has 10828 S. Avalon changed?  How has it remained the same?  Does change always mean progress?

This lesson has three parts:  

First, students will look closely at each photo and place the photos in chronological order.  They will then discuss their decisions using the "Claim/Support/Question" thinking routine.

Second, students will listen to "The Gentrification Song" and do the "Sentence-phrase-word" thinking routine to determine an alternative perspective on gentrification.

Third, students will explore the questions, "How has 10828 S. Avalon changed?  How has it remained the same?  Does change always mean progress?" in a whole-class Socratic discussion.