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Separate Is Not Equal

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Based on discussion, analysis of primary source documents, and with the help of a graphic organizer, young historians discover the steps that were taken to eliminate segregation in public schools in the United States. This lesson from The Smithsonian provides all of the necessary resources besides index cards and chart paper. It does not include any rubrics or assessments. Appropriate for grades 5-12. 

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the civil rights movement

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Grade
5th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2007

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