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Examining Where Rosa Parks Sat

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When Rosa Parks took her seat on a public bus to protest segregation, she also took her place in history. Learners examine a clue from this story—a diagram of the bus—to see if they can figure out the pivotal role of  this ordinary-looking seating chart. Then, they tell the story of Rosa Parks and her place in the civil rights movement by emailing their narrative to their teacher. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Offer as a warmup or introductory activity for lesson on the Montgomery bus boycott or 1960s civil rights movement
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils need Internet and computer access
  • Class members may need access to other documents on the civil rights movement to complete the included writing prompt
Pros
  • Resource uses an unusual document to pique interest
  • Writing and discussion prompts promote critical thinking and analytical skills
Cons
  • None