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- Nonviolence vs Jim Crow
- Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
- Nonviolence vs Jim Crow
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Who was Bayard Rustin? Pupils analyze a series of primary source documents to learn about this important figure in the civil rights movement. The lesson contains a short film to watch along with guiding questions and other resources provided by well-respected organizations such as PBS. Collaborative learning through whole-class and small-group discussion opens young historians' eyes to the sacrifices and struggles Bayard Rustin faced during the 1960s.
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Instructional Ideas
- As an exit ticket, have middle schoolers complete a social media profile page for Bayard Rustin as if he were living in current times
- Consider teaching a class novel with your unit, as recommended in the Nonviolence vs. Jim Crow resource
Classroom Considerations
- Requires learners to read for homework; make sure to have a plan for those who did not complete their homework for day two
Pros
- Motivating exercise questions spark inquiry and interest in the lesson
- Includes a wonderful mix of print and film resources for middle schoolers to synthesize
Cons
- Resource contains guided questions for collaborative discussion but nothing to check individual understanding at the end of the lesson