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Stonewall and Beyond:

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine issues that surround the quest for gay/lesbian equal rights, explore bias and negative stereotyping in the media and their effect on how gays and lesbians are treated, examine their own biases, and express their opinions...
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Reformers

For Teachers 4th
Students research reform efforts during the 1800's, primarily those leading up to the Civil War. They complete several lessons that investigate the life of Sojourner Truth and her contributions to the abolitionist movement and women's...
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Court Documents Related to

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students use the National Archives to researcj cout coduments related to Martin Luther King, Jr.
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"Rosa Parks"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use information from the Time 100: Rosa Parks Web site to explore Parks's decision to challenge Montgomery's segregation laws. They answer four questions and apply this information by delivering an introductory speech.
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Rosa Parks/Segregation

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine the role of Rosa Parks in ended segregtation in the South. Using new vocabulary, they observe the effects of segregation by being placed into different groups over a two day period. They discuss the feelings and emotions...
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Courageous Voices that Shook the Nation to Action

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners study Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. In this Martin Luther King, Jr. day lesson, students learn about the holiday for Dr. King through literature and music. Learners learn the lyrics to Stevie Wonder's 'Happy Birthday' about...
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Susan B. Anthony & Women's Suffrage

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the life of Susan B. Anthony and Victorian views on women's suffrage. After discussing the suffrage movement, groups of students observe lithographs and discuss reasons for Miss Anthony's arrest. They read a petition...
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Diverse Voices - African American Ventures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research African American history and the Underground Railroad. In this African American history lesson, students discuss the Drinking Gourd. Students read 'If You Traveled the Underground Railroad' and discuss. Students work in...
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Perspective on the Slave Narrative

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work with the slave narrative as a resource for historical study and evaluate it as a work of literature; students then examine the narrative in the context of political controversy as an argument for abolition.
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Episode # 158A

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and determine how they can contribute to community projects.
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Sectarianism racism

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students investigate the concept of sectarianism and racism within the context of becoming a citizen. They develop the understanding that this is not acceptable social behavior through classroom discussion that involves many examples to...
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Places Where Women Made History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Using places can help students identify with the history-making women associated with them.
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Women's History Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore the contributions that women have made throughout American history. Here are 10 questions that take learners through time, stopping to recognize various accomplishments women have made along the way. The online activity includes...
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My Brother, My Enemy

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students visit the West Virginia Museum, with the goal of creating and publishing a newsletter that demonstrates learning. Students complete vocabulary activities, and are given web site resources to this end. Students choose from 5...
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Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the importance of Martin Luther King, Jr. and reflect on civic responsibilities. They brainstorm ways in which they can help to fulfill Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of equality among all people. Students write...
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Rosa Parks

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students complete a variety of written and discussion activities regarding Rosa Parks and the Alabama bus boycott and how they changed an accepted way of life in America.
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Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the clues about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the words from the word box to complete the crossword puzzle.
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"Pitchfork" Ben Tillman and Political Reform in South Carolina

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the political reform movement in South Carolina spearheaded by "Pitchfork" Ben Tillman. In this South Carolina history lesson plan, 11th graders examine primary and secondary sources regarding Tillman and his...
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Martin Luther King Jr.

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners explore the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Mapping Martin Luther King Jr.

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars examine geographic locations that were important in Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. They research Martin Luther King Jr., and create U.S. maps that show the locations important to him.
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LESSON 4: Bringing Us Together

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore Martin Luther King.
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LESSON 3: Riding the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils explore the Underground Railroad.
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Social Studies: The Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on racial equality. In addition to lectures and discussion, students also submit two written assignments exploring how struggle builds character and the sacrifices and...
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Being Treated Equally

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study the dates and events that pertain to Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. They discuss and then write a journal entry about what it means to treat other equally. They place important events of Martin Luther King's life...

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