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- 6th - 12th
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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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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how Congress makes laws and what the role of congressional committees is in this process. This help them explain key concepts associated with the legislative process such as filibuster, cloture, bipartisan, petition, and lobbying. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine and discuss the 14th and 15th amentments, and evaluate the agendas of Americans from underrepresented groups in the quest for civil rights. They conduct Internet research and create essays or posters regarding Civil Rights. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students discuss the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and affirmative action) and how it has influenced American history in the decades since it's signing. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Jim Crow Laws and goals of the Civil Rights movement. They read and discuss handouts, answer questions, conduct research, and write an essay about the effects of the Civil Rights movement. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students view photos from the Civil Rights era and read and discuss text from the Civil Rights Act and related materials. They debate the topic of discrimination in environmental issues from the viewpoint of workers and agricultural industries. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the laws that helped promote and end segregation. Using the internet, they research non-violent methods of protest and how the 1960 election played a part in the civil rights movement. They explain the role of the major civil rights leaders to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students examine the racial inequality that existed in the United States before the Civil Rights Movement. After listening to song lyrics and viewing photographs, they discover the importance of the movement in helping society move toward equality. They write essays and speak orally about their views on the movement and their empathy for African-Americans. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students become familiar with civil rights law, particularly Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, which addresses instances of discrimination in the workplace. Students then recognize instances of workplace discrimination against Arabs, Arab-Americans and Muslims since September 11, 2001, and use law to assess and explain instances of workplace discrimination. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a lesson about Civil Rights while looking at the Civil Rights Act of 1964. They conduct research and discuss the provisions of the law. Students also look through primary and secondary sources to explain why the bill was required. Full Review »
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