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Explore the Civil Rights Trail—Interactive Map InteractiveExplore the Civil Rights Trail—Interactive Map Interactive
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US Civil Rights Trail
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4th - 12th
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Explore the Civil Rights Trail—Interactive Map

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This Explore the Civil Rights Trail—Interactive Map interactive also includes:
  • Civil Rights Trail—Printable Map
  • Civil Rights Trail—Background Overview
  • The Story of The Civil Rights Trail
  • Civil Rights Movement Timeline
  • Civil Rights Trail Gallery
  • Civil Rights Trail Attraction List
  • Civil Rights Trail Top Ten
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An interactive map equipped with images, text, and clickable links takes history buffs on a journey through the Civil Rights trail. Scholars discovery locations including Atlanta, Georgia, Jackson, and Mississippi as part of an exploration of the Civil Rights Movement.

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Concepts

civil rights, the civil rights movement, the civil rights act of 1964, civil rights leaders, black history month, african american history, Maps

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Investigate the website during Black History Month
  • Direct pupils to examine one or more locations and share their findings with the rest of the class in an informal presentation atmosphere 
  • If time permits, allow learners to browse the rest of the website for further information; perform a quick preview to confirm that the resource is appropriate for your class 

Classroom Considerations

  • Coordinate a time to visit the school's computer lab or check out devices so each class member has access to a device
  • Encourage the use of headphones when locations include a video

Pros

  • Each location includes a description, high-quality picture, map, and links to discover related experiences, places to visit, and neighborhood cities of interest 

Cons

  • Does not include a map legend 

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