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.

Concepts

civil rights, the civil rights movement, american history, african american history, the first amendment, the bill of rights, primary sources, primary source analysis

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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

CCRA.R.7 CCRA.W.9