The Real History of the Partition in Ms. Marvel | Historian’s Take

The Partition of India in 1947 was a monumentally significant and tragic world event. In this lesson, students will watch an episode of Historian’s Take depicting these events. In an extension activity, students will review school or district-provided curriculum resources (like your textbook) that address the Partition of India. Students will use the provided graphic ogranizer to analyze the material based on what perspectives are shown, what’s missing, and what’s included.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learners will analyze a district-provided resource based on what perspectives are shown, what’s missing, and what’s included.
2. Learners will plan an insert or addition to their textbook (or other provided resource) after viewing, discussing, and analyzing “The Real History of the Partition in Ms. Marvel” in order to answer the essential question: How can the history of the Partition of India in 1947 be more accurately constructed in American classrooms?