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Famous African Americans,

For Teachers 2nd
Studying African American history? Explore and discuss famous African Americans such as Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington Carver, Harriet Tubman, and more. Simple bulleted facts detail the heroic deeds of these individuals. Use...
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Rosa Parks

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students view a sculpture of Rosa Parks and discuss it's meaning. They examine her story, produce illustrations and develop and perform a skit recreating her experience.
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Breaking News English: Rosa Parks

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Rosa Parks worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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The Legacy of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.

For Teachers 5th - 8th
January is the birth month of a man who made an impact around the world. We can appreciate the legacy of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.
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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Dr. Martin Luther King activity activity, students use the 43 clues to identify the words needed to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Power of Nonviolence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the philosophy of nonviolence developed by Martin Luther King, Jr. and how this turned into practice during the Civil Rights Movement. They compare these teachings to those of Mohandas K. Ghandi.
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Rosa Parks Refused to Do What?

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to two books about Rosa Parks. They contribute factual information for a web. They listen to an interview with Rosa Parks on the internet, adding more information to the web. They write and illustrate a book using...
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The Journey to Civil Rights

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore several significant figures and events of the Civil Rights Movement and sequence the key events to create a timeline. The lesson plan utilizes the story, "The Story of Ruby Bridges," the work of Robert Coles to introduce...
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Building Dreams??? Who is There to Help You?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students draw conclusions regarding personality based upon story events. The evaluate personalities based upon values and speculate on the effect individuals could have upon the future. They apply this analysis of motivation to the...
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THEMATIC ESSAY

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students Compare and contrast the beliefs and methodology of three leaders of the Civil Rights movement. Using specific examples, discuss how these leaders were either successful or unsuccessful in attaining their goals.
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Understanding the Music of the Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine protest music and songs from the Civil Rights movement. In this music of the Civil Rights era instructional activity, students listen to selected music before working in groups to determine who the music was directed at,...
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A Peaceful Leader

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's life and message is just as important today as it was in his lifetime. Introduce elementary learners to the movement for civil rights with a timeline of Dr. King's life, as well as comprehension...
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Chapter 23 – The Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history learning exercise, learners read assigned textbook pages on the Civil Rights Movement and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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LESSON 4: This is Rosa Parks

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn about Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement.
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This is Rosa Parks

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe the difference that one person can make. In this Civil Rights Movement activity, students discuss the concepts of segregation and boycotting. They compare and contrast two African American women who were pivotal to the...
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Breaking the Unjust Law

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students consider the concept of civil disobedience. In this lesson on changing unjust laws, students use primary sources to understand how Gandhi and King changed the law. Students will then list laws that they feel are unjust and plan...
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Modern Advocates for Change

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners make a list of "modern day prophets" and explain how they have made considerable contributions toward the common good. They write a letter to a community leader in which they advocate the solution to a problem or issue in their...
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The Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine how current race relations in their town compare to those of the 1960's.
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The Journey to Civil Rights

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate the concepts that surround the Civil Rights Movement. They conduct research with the help of the teacher and use chart paper to create posters about major people involved. Students also complete a timeline graphic...
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Rosa Parks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the life and works of Rosa Parks. In this Civil Rights lesson, students consider Rosa Parks' work as a philanthropist. Students then write a letter to someone that they admire for making a difference.
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Digital Divide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore thedigital divide. In this technology skills lesson, students discuss the attributes of a divide. Students then research and discuss the digital divide.
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Social Activism In The United States

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore justice issues. In this social activism activity, students watch "Social Activism in the United States," and then locate newspaper articles from the 1960's and 1970's about events during the era.
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African-American Civil Rights in the U.S.

For Students 9th - 12th
For this African American history worksheet, students respond to 39 identification questions that require them to define or list the significance behind 39 events and people associated with the American Civil Rights Movement.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Students 2nd - 5th
For this comprehension worksheet, students read a selection about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and answer a set of 10 fill-in-the-blank comprehension questions. 

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