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Montgomery Bus Boycott & Rosa Parks Day 5

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners study the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In this American Civil Rights lesson, students listen to a lecture about segregation, Rosa Parks, and the bus boycott. Learners discuss passive resistance and its effectiveness.
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Human Heart Quiz #2

For Students 7th - 12th
In this human heart quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line game, clicking on questions and matching answer cards and scoring 1 point per correct answer. Printable version available also.
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Human Heart Quiz #1

For Students 5th - 8th
In this human heart quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line game, clicking on questions and matching answer cards and scoring 1 point per correct answer. Printable version available also.
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Quiz on Human Brain

For Students 7th - 12th
In this human brain worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
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Human Bones Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this human bones quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Philanthropy And Children Who Are Homeless Lesson 2: Was the Orphan Train Philanthropic?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the lives of homeless children who rode the Orphan Train by reading first person essays of the children's experiences. They examine what rights were denied to the homeless children during the late 1800's and decide whether...
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Be a Responsible Citizen: Vote!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils explore American citizens' rights and responsibilities through group research on the Internet and develop a presentation for the class.
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From Different Angles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in Socratic seminar discussing a person's right to refuse to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Women: Stride Toward Freedom

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read facts about women'ts suffrage and research topics related to women's rights. Optional films for viewing and books to read.
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Martin Luther King Day

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students access a varitey of Martin Luther King, Jr. themed websites. They locate information about Dr. King and his leadership in the American civil rights movement. They take a virtual tour of his birth home and view photographic...
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Racism in Jazz

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars listen to the Louis Armstrong song, "What Did I Do to Be So Black and Blue?" and consider it as a protest song. They write in their journals about Armstrong, his music, and civil rights.
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Government

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers evaluate how the United States government has maintained a balance between protecting rights and maintaining order. They analyze the impact of Supreme Court decisions on governmental powers and the rights and...
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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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The Mayflower Compact: Freedom Contract

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read historical documents. In this freedom lesson, students discuss the freedoms they have, such as whom to play with at recess, and how the pilgrims must have felt when they landed in America. Students read The Mayflower...
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To Vote or Not to Vote? that is the Question!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine voting rights provided by the United States Constitution. In this voting lesson, students focus on 3 amendments that extended voting rights to all citizens. Students discuss the importance of expressing opinions through...
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Magna Carta Student Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this individual rights activity, students read a 1-page selection as well as Internet articles about the Magna Carta and then respond to 8 short answer questions.
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Orangeburg Massacre

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners study the Orangeburg Massacre. In this social studies lesson, students discuss the Civil Rights Movement and the protest movements that took place. Learners examine the events that led up to the Orangeburg Massacre at South...
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Comparing Insects and Humans Venn Diagram

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this science comparison worksheet, students compare insects and humans. They fill in the three sections of a Venn diagram with the similarities and differences.
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Human Fetal Development Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this human fetal development quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Brown v. Board: Where are We Now?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore  the concept of resegregation. For this civil rights lesson, students research the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling in their community. Students define and research...
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Awwwk…..Jim Crow Laws/ Constitutional?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine the constitutionality of Jim Crow Laws. In this civil rights lesson plan, students read excerpts of the U.S. Constitution as well as examples of Jim Crow Laws. Young scholars select Jim Crow laws and then find out...
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Supreme Court Decisions and the CRM

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate different Supreme Court decisions. In this Civil Rights lesson, 11th graders research and read the decisions of specific court cases. students write a short essay describing the effects of these cases.
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Education Evaluation

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine their human right to an education.  In this American Law instructional activity, 11th graders evaluate how well the world is doing when it comes to providing a free, equal, quality education to our...
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A New Twist on Race Relations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners analyze the impact of American Bandstand on race relations. In this race relations instructional activity, learners use the music and dance show American Bandstand to learn about race relations. Learners categorize pivotal...

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