Lesson Plan

Civil Rights: Knowns and Unknowns

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Class members generate a list of research questions to review the civil rights movement and determine what scholars still need to learn. Groups then select a different compelling question, create a hypothesis and find evidence to support their answer.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Review how to create compelling research questions
  • Post the list of research questions generated by the class
Classroom Considerations
  • Researchers need access to devices with the internet to view the interactive timeline "Making a Change" 
  • Requires copies, one per pupil, of the "Knowns and Unknowns" worksheet
  • A free NewseumED account is required to view the timeline
Pros
  • Includes a detailed plan and optional extension activities
Cons
  • None
Common Core