Active Viewing: Eyes on the Prize "Awakenings"

Dive deeper into the Montgomery Bus Boycott with this multi-stage lesson plan, centered on the essential question: Why did the boycott last so long? Historians investigate the Jim Crow south through a video clip (not included), then analyze primary sources in groups. A graphic organizer helps individuals categorize findings, which are synthesized with a writing prompt. Sharing is advised as an extension, as well as further discussion ideas. All source links but one are included.