Overview of American Civil Rights Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of American civil rights history. They will develop an awareness of the role that Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, and the Little Rock Nine played in the Civil Rights Movement. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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American Civil Rights Reading Questions.
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the following webpage:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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American Civil Rights Research Worksheet
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