+
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Activism in the Civil Rights Movement

For Students 6th - 8th
In this interactive lesson, students will learn about the historical background of racial segregation and the brave individuals and groups who stood up against segregation during the 1950s and 1960s.
+
Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in Amer.: Civil Liberties: Safeguarding Individual

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you understand what happens when there are disputes over the interpretation and protection of civil liberties as defined in the Bill of Rights? When do the rights of the individual trump the perceived needs of society, and when do...
+
Lesson Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Civil Rights: Demanding Equality

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This unit embraces those individuals who have brought change to the United States in both social and political equality through a Video on Demand, activities, and other enlightening resources.
+
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Un(re)solved: Frontline: Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Un(re)solved tells the stories of lives cut short and examines a federal effort to investigate more than 150 cold cases that date back to the civil rights era. Learn about and speak the names of the many people whose lives were lost...
+
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Civil Rights Movement Photo Story Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson students will be able to explain various events that took place during the Civil Rights Movement. The students will be divided into groups of 5. Each student within the group will receive an individual role of...
+
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Trade Secrets: Classroom Content

For Students 9th - 10th
Trade Secrets reveals how the public's right to know the truth about the thousands of chemicals that surround us has been compromised. The classroom resources offered here are designed to help you use this module, other material on the...
+
Activity
Other

Global Internet Liberty Campaign: Regardless of Frontiers

For Students 9th - 10th
"Protecting the Human Right to Freedom of Expression on the Global Internet" is the resource's topic. Lists the Global Internet Liberty Campaign's principles for promoting human rights and civil liberties. Introduction and overview...
+
Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: Global America

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Comprehensive teaching unit on globalization's influences on the political and social structure of America at the turn of the twenty-first century. Includes a look at how immigration has affected a changing America. Contains video and...