Ann S. MichaelsenLesson plans
Learning Objectives:
- Students will analyze the life and achievements of Jesse Owens.
- Students will examine the historical and social context of the Berlin Olympics.
- Students will explore themes of racism, discrimination, and perseverance.
Materials: The movie Race ()
Introduction
- Brainstorming: Begin by asking students what they know about Jesse Owens, the Olympics, and Nazi Germany. Record their responses on the board or a chart paper.
- Context Setting: Briefly introduce the historical context of the Olympics, highlighting Nazi Germany&#;s ideology of Aryan supremacy and their use of the games for propaganda purposes.
- Watch the movie &#;Race&#; together.
- Pause for discussion: Pause at key moments throughout the film to facilitate discussions based on the chosen pre-viewing activity, film guide questions, or other prompts related to the learning objectives. Encourage students to share their thoughts, feelings, and interpretations
- Distribute the Race Film Guide from Into Film, which contains activities and questions to help the students engage with the movie. You can also use the Race &#; Jesse Owens and the Olympics
Jesse Owens
Latest News: Jesse Owens’ Historic Olympic Performance Featured in History Channel Documentary
Track and field athlete Jesse Owens was already a phenom by the time he qualified for the Berlin Olympics. But his performance at those Summer Games was even more noteworthy, particularly against the backdrop of Adolf Hilter’s leadership in Germany. A new documentary explores just that.
Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics weaves together the story of Owens’ rise as a world-class athlete with an account of how Hitler’s Nazi Party took root in Germany, culminating in one of the greatest Olympic performances in history that left Hilter disgraced. The two-hour documentary, for which LeBron James served as an executive producer, airs on The History Channel at 8 p.m. ET/PT on June Next-day streaming is available on The History Channel app, , and Amazon Prime Video.
Who Was Jesse Owens?
Jesse Owens is generally considered the greatest track and field athlete in history—and one of the greatest athletes, period. His athletic career began in high school, and he won three track and field events at the National Interscholastic Championships. Two years later, whil
When it comes to the greatest Olympians in history, names like Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps often come to mind, but perhaps no one made a more lasting impact than Jesse Owens.
His triumph at the Berlin Olympics transcended athletics, standing as a powerful symbol against both the racial prejudices of Nazi Germany and the segregated America he returned to.
Owens’ accomplishments weren’t just about gold medals; they became a global statement about human dignity, equality, and the true Olympic spirit.
Keep scrolling down to explore the remarkable life and legacy of Jesse Owens.
Jesse Owens: A rising star in the world of athletics
Jesse Owens was born James Cleveland Owens on September 12, , in Oakville, Alabama. The son of a sharecropper and the grandson of slaves, Owens’ early life was steeped in poverty.
At the age of nine, his family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, in search of better opportunities, part of the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities.
It was here that a teacher mistakenly called him “Jesse” instead of “J.C.” — a name that stuck with him for the rest of his life.
Owens discovered his talent for running in
Jesse Owens: History, Olympic Games, and Major Accomplishments
There’s no other athlete in the history of the earth that has made a considerable impact in sports than Jesse Owens. Popularly known as the “The Buckeye Bullet”, Jesse Owens was a track and field athlete who competed at the Olympic Games, where he won four gold medals and broke two world records. His victories during the tournament blocked the then-German leader Adolf Hitler’s goal of showcasing Aryan superiority.
Early Life & Education
Owens was born in Oakville, Alabama to Henry Owens and Mary Fitzgerald. He was the youngest of ten children. When he was a young boy, he discovered his passion for running and started his track career in junior high. He received national interest when he equaled the then-running world record during the National High School Championship in
He attended Ohio State University, where he had a successful college track career, winning 8 individual NCAA championships during that time. Unfortunately, he wasn’t afforded certain luxuries due to racial segregation.
Olympic Victory
Jesse Owens standing on the podium at the Summer Olympics in Berlin
Owens achieved international fame
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