Engaging With History in the Classroom
The Civil Rights Movement (Grades 6-8)
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Engaging With History in the Classroom
The Civil Rights Movement (Grades 6-8)
About This Book
Engaging With History in the Classroom: The Civil Rights Movement is the fourth in a series of middle-grade U.S. history units that focus on what it means to be an American citizen, living in a democracy that expects as much from its citizens as it provides to them. In every lesson, students are asked to step into the world of the Civil Rights movement, to hear about and to see what was happening, to read the words of real people, and to imagine their hopes, dreams, and feelings. Students also learn to question the accounts left behind and to recognize different perspectives on events that marked significant changes in the legal definitions of civil rights. Resources for teachers include a running script that's useful as a model for guiding conceptualization as well as extensive teacher notes with practical suggestions for personalizing activities.Grades 6-8
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Unit Overview
- Lesson 1 What do you Know about the Civil Rights Movement?
- Lesson 2 How did Individuals and Groups Build Momentum for Change?
- Lesson 3 What was the Impact of Brown V. Board of Education on Individuals and Communities?
- Lesson 4 Was Brown V. Board of Education Successful?
- Lesson 5 What is Leadership in a Democratic Society?
- Lesson 6 How Can Conflict be Resolved without Violence?
- Lesson 7 Can Children be Change Agents for Equal Rights?
- Lesson 8 How did Social and Legal Interventions Intersect in the Fight for Civil Rights?
- Lesson 9 Moderation or Militancy: Is a Choice Necessary?
- Lesson 10 What is a Movement?
- Lesson 11 Who Works for Social Justice?
- Lesson 12 What have we Learned about the Civil Rights Movement?
- References
- Appendix A: Concept Development Strategies
- About the Authors
- Common Core State Standards Alignment