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The Power of Nonviolence: Change Through Strategic Nonviolent Action Lesson PlanThe Power of Nonviolence: Change Through Strategic Nonviolent Action Lesson Plan
Publisher
Center for Civic Education
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2010
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The Power of Nonviolence: Change Through Strategic Nonviolent Action

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How did major historical figures, such as Henry David Thoreau, Susan B. Anthony, and Mohandas K. Gandhi, explain and defend their beliefs in nonviolence? Your learners will begin by studying the backgrounds of these individuals, and then after defining such terms as philosophy and tactics, will work in groups to develop nonviolent strategies in response to given hypothetical situations.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

martin luther king jr., the civil rights movement

Additional Tags

mlk, social studies

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  • All necessary instructional materials included in zip file, as well as links to hypothetical situations 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.6 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.6 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.6

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