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Martin Luther King Jr.: Day 6

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr. In this research skills lesson plan, students read Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport. Students then research...
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The Sixties Protests and Social Change

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify, examine and analyze photographs of the sixties to determine the forces of social change at work in America during this decade. They determine the goals of each movement and the methods used by each to achieve those goals.
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman: Novel Guides

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create a timeline listing major historical events of the years 1860-1960. They discuss concepts central to the novel, such as freedom, self-respect, courage, and responsibility.
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Integration and the "Barrier Breakers": Black Baseball 1945-1960

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore integration of Major League Baseball, identify important individual baseball players who played key roles in integration, and analyze historical information through charts, graphs, and statistics.
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"I Have a Dream" Shown in Pictures

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students demonstrate their understanding of Dr. King's dreams by drawing a picture representing one of them. In this Dr. King activity lesson plan, students read the speech "I Have a Dream" and discuss the vocabulary. Students select one...
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Big Words

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover philanthropy. In this philanthropic lesson plan, students read Martin's Big Words and explore voluntarily being nice to people. Students discover how they may perform acts of service for others. Extension activities are...
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Campaigns for Economic Freedom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine racial discrimination and how it affects the economic outlook.  In this economics lesson students view videos and examine economic strategies. 
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Rosa Louis Parks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils describe Rosa Parks' contributions and how they affect us today, and identify important events occurring at this time in history.
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Making Democracy Work for Everyone, 1877-1904

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students investigate the culture of the post Reconstruction South. They participate in a jigsaw research activity, conduct Internet research on an assigned topic, and write a report to present to the class.
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March on Washington

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a paragraph about the March on Washington and then respond to 8 multiple choice and fill in the blank questions.
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World War II: A United Front

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this World War II lesson, students examine racial relations during the war and then examine propaganda techniques employed by the United States...
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Locke's Second Treatise on Civil Government

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, learners respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Locke's Second Treatise on Civil Government.
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That Was Then, This Is Now

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the world power of the United States. In this Social Studies lesson, 5th graders choose a world issue and identify ways the United States could help to solve the situation. Students determine the consequences and...
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Fairness

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students distinguish between that which is fair and that which is unfair. They offer solutions as to how to remedy a seemingly unfair situation. They also engage in a role play situation and offer solutions.
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The Reconstruction Period

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use documents and other resources to evaluate the success or failure of the Reconstruction for giving rights to African Americans. The documents are primary resources with questions included for students to complete.
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Lesson Plan on Refugees

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils explore the issue of "human rights" and discuss world events/situations in which human rights are in question. They determine their own needs and wants and simulate the experience of being a refugee having to leave their home. ...
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Langston Hughes

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars identify similarities between Hughes' poetry and music (jazz and the blues).
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Lesson Plan on Poverty

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students should walk away from this activity with a greater understanding of poverty in America and the world and the impact it has on students around them. While students have a right to life a good life and be free from harmful and...
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Lesson Plan on Indigenous Children

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils explore indigenous, traditional and tribal cultures--their rights, protections by law, and obstacles as a people. In groups, they form their own activist groups to contribute to the global effort to preserve indigenous cultures.
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The Lessons of Emmett Till

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students participate in a WebQuest designed to take them on a journey into the darkness that is race predjudice and the often-violent means in which it is manifested. They investigate the murder of a 14-year-old Chicago boy visiting...
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Nonviolent Protest Around the World

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders complete research that exposes them to examples of nonviolent protest throughout the modern world. In this nonviolent protest research lesson, 12th graders discover information about signification nonviolent movements...
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The Makings of a Great Leader: The Childhood of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
  Learners examine why Martin Luther King, Jr. is considered to be such a great man, by listening to the many anecdotes about his experiences.  In this Martin Luther King, Jr. lesson plan, students read the story about Ruby...
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Strategies for an Equal Education

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the impact of racial discrimination. In this equality lesson plan, students identify examples of discrimination, analyze its impact, and examine strategies to overcome racial stereo typing and discrimination.
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Sexual Abuse: Sequoia's Story Discussion Guide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The subject matter of this lesson is intended for a mature academic audience. Please review to determine if it is suitable for your class. Students create a working definition of sexual abuse, read a scenario, and then break up into...

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