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Students explore the actions of people involved in the Civil Rights Movement. They explore the reasons for the movement and its successes and failures, and explain the sacrifices made by those who participated in the movement. Full Review »
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Students experience a classroom simulation of discrimination and then use this as a springboard to discuss the Civil Rights Movement and Jim Crow Laws. This is a powerful, and potentially controversial, lesson for your students. Full Review »
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Students investigate important themes, figures, and events of the Civil Rights Movement. They create a class mural that demonstrates their understanding of the continuing impact of the movement on American society. Full Review »
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Students expand their knowledge and understanding about the civil rights movement by investigating the lives of some of the people who contributed to it. Full Review »
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Students examine the Civil Rights Movements in the U.S., both current and historic. In small groups students investigate a specific civil rights group, create an illustrated timeline, noting key events, people, and state and federal laws. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students research and discuss how violence and nonviolence were used during the civil rights movement. They analyze the federal legislation that resulted from national public exposure to the civil rights struggle in the South. Full Review »
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Students explore key people, organizations and events of the civil rights era. They ask elders about what they remember regarding civil rights. Full Review »
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Students research and profile figures in American civil rights such as Rosa Parks, from 1955-68, to create commemorative posters. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the lyrics of protest songs to determine their message. They examine the lyrics of contemporary protest songs and discuss the progress of the civil rights movement, and the work left to be done. Full Review »
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Students watch videos and listen to stories about a famous person involved with the Civil Rights movement. They conduct interviews and write about the hero. Full Review »