National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Marching, Making of African American Identity: V. 3
This resource by the National Humanities Center discusses the role of physical protest in the civil rights movement. Its primary focus, the print "Freedom Now," by Reginald Gammon (1921-2005), depicts the massing of bodies in the name of...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Defending Personal Freedoms
This lesson is an introduction to the Civil Rights Movement in American history. The social and political impact of the current events and key people who played an integral role during this era provide a wealth of insight into the...
US National Archives
Docsteach: We Shall Overcome: March on Washington
Students will discover the reasons behind the March on Washington and analyze the impact and consequences on the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This lesson provides links for students to use as they explore history behind the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observance and the Civil Rights Movement. A strong focus is given to the economic barriers faced by African Americans.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Civil Rights Movement
This lesson plan has students experiencing discrimination and discussing their experience.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Challenging Segregation in Public Education
A senior high lesson plan on segregation in schools.
Other
Historical Thinking Matters: Rosa Parks: Intro
Extensive teaching aid to help students understand the Montgomery Bus Boycott using primary sources such as letters, police reports, leaflets, and speeches. Includes many student activities and resources.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Lesson Plan on the Children's Crusade
A well designed four part lesson plan that examines the use of children in the civil rights demonstration that occurred in Birmingham under the leadership of Dr. King.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Ralph Ellison
A cross-curricular lesson plan from PBS on Ralph Ellison's novel, "The Invisible Man." Ties a U.S. History study of the struggle for equality and civil rights with an analysis of the novel.
Ohio State University
Opper Project: Using Editorial Cartoons to Teach History (Lesson Plans)
Two dozen lessons that focus on using political cartoons as primary source resources for teaching American history. Lessons cover a range of topics in U.S. history from the Civil War era forward and are linked to Ohio content standards.
Ohio State University
Opper Project: Using Editorial Cartoons to Teach History (Lesson Plans)
Two dozen lessons that focus on using political cartoons as primary source resources for teaching American history. Lessons cover a range of topics in U.S. history from the Civil War era forward and are linked to Ohio content standards.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Booker T. Washington: Orator, Teacher, and Advisor
Through two primary source activities and watching a short video, students will learn about Booker T. Washington's commitment to African American education, and assess his ideas about how to achieve equality for African Americans in the...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Securing the Right to Vote: Selma to Montgomery Story
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson plan asking this essential question: "What conditions created a need for a protest march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965 and what did that march achieve?"
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Revolution '67:What Happened in July 1967? How Do We Know?
In this lesson plan, students learn about the riots in Newark, New Jersey, in 1967. Using primary sources, identify the causes of the disturbance in July, 1967. Links to the relevant information is provided.
Other
Book Club Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Explore this comprehensive book club lesson plan for "The Watsons Go to Brimingham-- 1963," by Christopher Paul Curtis.
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights
Come and check out this lesson plan focused on the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. Students will be able to identify the important events in the life of this famous African-American leader.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides information about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s impact on American history. In addition, there are links to related topics.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: February One (Lessons on the Greensboro Sit in of 1960)
Find two lesson plans developed for a PBS documentary about the Greensboro Four, whose sit-in at a whites-only Woolworth's lunch counter was a key event in the unfolding history of the civil rights movement. The lessons ask students to...
US National Archives
National Archives: Confronting Work Place Discrimination on the Wwii Homefront
African Americans were not able to take advantage of the booming industries as Americans were mobilizing for WWII. The FEPC was established to make sure Roosevelt's executive order providing for equal opportunities in defense industries...
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Martin Luther King
What contributions did Martin Luther King Jr. make to the Human Rights effort? This site offers a lesson plan to develop student's knowledge of the accomplishments of this famous leader.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: We Shall Overcome: A Party on Potus [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that directs students in a role-playing dramatization involving past presidents of the United States and activists Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Henry...
Teachnology
Teachnology: Teacher Guide to Martin Luther King, Jr.
A complete unit of ideas for Martin Luther King Jr. is featured with related lesson plans and activities.
Library of Congress
Loc: Her Story
A rich Library of Congress resource page that is filled with links to historical and primary documents offering a female perspective throughout history. Lesson plan links are also given.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Lesson Plan on Letter From Birmingham Jail
A comprehensive six-part lesson plan that encourages students to study the concept of non-violence as it was practiced during the confrontation that took place in Birmingham in 1963. This led to the famous letter written by Dr. King in...
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