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African American Civil Rights Movement
1
7th - 12th
5.0/5 Stars

An excellent resource defines the African-American Civil Rights Movement from the early 1900s through the legacy left in modern times. Every major date, event, and key player is described under clear overarching categories. The NAACP, legal victories, political changes, and activists that made the Civil Rights Movement are discussed. 

Journeying to Create
350
9th - 12th
5.0/5 Stars

Show a video clip that descripes how taking a journey can change a person's outlook on life. Learners write a paragraph about a place that uses imagery and tone to create a specfic effect. They evaluate their journal entries as well.

The Called Themselves the K.K.K.; The Birth of an American Terrorist Group
43
11th - 12th
4.5/5 Stars

How did Ku Klux Klan develop and flourish in the US? How did the government respond to acts of terrorism conducted by the KKK following the Civil War? How does the government respond to acts of terrorism today? This resource launches a study of terrorism and government response. Richly detailed, the plan includes links, photographs, and worksheets. A powerful resource.

Martin Luther King Jr.
2
3rd
3.5/5 Stars

This PowerPoint displays a selection of important events from the life of Martin Luther King Jr., and has relevant and clear photos to accompany short facts.  There are a number of slides listing quotes and values with regard to Civil Rights.

Whose God?
173
9th - 12th
5.0/5 Stars

Students investigate religious freedom in the U.S. They watch and discuss a Bill Moyers NOW video, take a Freedom of Religion quiz, write an essay, and participate in a mock trial and debate.

Can the U.S. Supreme Court correct past mistakes?
85
8th - 11th
4.5/5 Stars

Students examine several Supreme Court cases. In this instructional activity on US Justice, students take a critical look at Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education in terms of the application of the 14th Amendment. Students then act as lawyers and file a brief that demonstrates their personal position on the subject of 14th Amendment rights and violations.

A Letter Read 'Round the World
70
9th - 12th
4.0/5 Stars

Students examine primary document to examine the concept of free assembly, and analyze Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's letter to the clergy to explain the rationale for this tactic to advance civil rights.

The Cold War: Solving the Mystery of History with Voices on Vinyl
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8th
4.0/5 Stars

Eighth graders explore the Cold War Era. In this world history lesson, 8th graders discover the positions taken by countries during the Cold War as they listen to lectures regarding the major events and turning points in the Cold War. Students also read selected text and listen to music regarding the era.

New Voices for African Americans
25
11th
4.0/5 Stars

Eleventh graders study Malcolm X and black power. In this African American lesson, 11th graders write a journal entry about black power and create a timeline of the events during the civil right movement.

The Children's crusade & the Role of Youth in the African American Freedom Struggle
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9th - 12th
4.0/5 Stars

Students research on contributions to the freedom struggle of African Americans made by people who are not in our history books. They read and interpret primary source documents and consider the impact young people can have on history.