Lesson Plan

Civil Rights: Turning Points

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As part of a civil rights movement study, groups select an event from an interactive timeline that they feel marks a turning point in the struggle. After collecting evidence to support their choice, the teams develop a multimedia slideshow and present their findings to the class.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Load the tab for the NewseumEd interactive on pupils' devices
Classroom Considerations
  • Second resource of three in the "Making a Change" series
  • Groups need access to devices with internet
  • Requires copies, one for each participant, of the "Before and After Chart" and the "Turning Points: worksheet
Pros
  • Includes a sample worksheet to use as a model
  • The extended plan is detailed and includes step-by-step directions
Cons
  • None
Common Core