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This John Lewis: Non-Violent Activism lesson plan also includes:
- John Lewis Profile
- John Lewis’s March on Washington Speech
- John Lewis Home Page
- Biography of John Lewis with Video
- Lewis comments on Freedom Riders
- 1963 March on Washington
- Student video on the 1963 March on Washington – “Black Heroes of the March on Washington”
- Listing of YouTube Videos – John Lewis’ Speeches
- PDF Version of Lesson
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After comparing and contrasting non-violent and violent social movements, your young historians will take a closer look at the work and influence of John Lewis on the civil rights movement. They will then choose a current social justice movement to study and present to the class using a variety of creative options.
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- Create a list of current social justice movements to help your learners get started on their independent research
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- Extensive list of materials, including several links to videos on March on Washington and speeches of John Lewis
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