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Integrating Public Accommodations in Kentucky
Students watch videos and conduct research on the belief systems and values related to segregation in Kentucky.
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Young scholars discuss the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and affirmative action) and how it has influenced American history in the decades since it's signing.
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Back To Africa
Learners analyze the massive immigration after 1850 and how new social patterns, conflicts, and ideas of national unity developed amid growing cultural diversity, and how the Progressive movement influenced different groups in American...
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America's Civil Rights Movement, Activity Three
Learners investigate the events that led to the Civil Rights Movement and the attributes of the movement that led to its success using the Jigsaw method.
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America's Civil Rights Movement, Cubing
Learners explore cubing as a graphic organizer to better explain the key concepts of the Civil Rights Movement and take positions on key concepts regarding the Movement.
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Martin Luther King Jr.: A Fact Or Opinion Activity
Students discuss the difference between fact and opinion, then read a brief biography of Martin Luther King Jr. They complete the Martin Luther King Jr.: Fact or Opinion worksheet.
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The Opinions Of The Public
Tenth graders discuss the importance of America's constitutional right to free speech, the difficulty of dealing with public opinion as an elected official and identify the importance of public discussion and the election process.
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Riding the Bus - Taking a Stand
Students identify the policy of segregation which existed in Alabama, define the legal idea of being "separate but equal," and define and describe an editorial.
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Rosa Louis Parks
Students describe Rosa Parks' contributions and how they affect us today, and identify important events occurring at this time in history.
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Read Martin's Big Words
Students read Martin's Big Words. In this social studies lesson plan, students read and discuss the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Ruby Bridges: One Little Girl's Brave Act
Second graders examine the life of Ruby Bridges. In this bravery lesson, 2nd graders read the story of Ruby Bridges and discuss Ruby's actions and decisions.
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Words Can Hurt: King Day (4th)
Students study stereotypes and write about how to end stereotyping. In this stereotypes lesson, students study a T-chart about boys and girls stereotypes. Students then discuss stereotypical phrases. Students discuss Martin Luther King,...
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Courageous Voices that Shook the Nation to Action
Learners study Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. In this Martin Luther King, Jr. day lesson plan, students learn about the holiday for Dr. King through literature and music. Learners learn the lyrics to Stevie Wonder's 'Happy Birthday'...
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Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the clues about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the words from the word box to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
In this word search worksheet, learners find the words related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and work. Students locate 40 words.
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Martin Luther King Jr.
In this word search worksheet, students locate words within the word search puzzle that relate to Martin Luther King Jr. Students locate 11 words.
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Civil Rights Leaders
Tenth graders investigate three American leaders from the Civil Rights Movement while they examine the early 1960's and the topic of racial equality. They listen to music from the era, read speeches, and look at images of Martin Luther...
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Martin Luther King Internet Photo Timeline
Students create a photographic timeline of the events in the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Working in small groups, they use internet research to find photos documenting the major events of his life. Their photos are printed and glued...
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fifth graders discuss the importance of Martin Luther King, Jr. and reflect on civic responsibilities. They brainstorm ways in which they can help to fulfill Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of equality among all people. Students write...
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Martin Luther King Jr.
First graders examine the life and goals of Martin Luther King Jr. They listen to a biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. from the "Let's Read Biography" book series and discuss discrimination and Dr. King's goals. Students complete a...
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Social Studies: The Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Students examine the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on racial equality. In addition to lectures and discussion, students also submit two written assignments exploring how struggle builds character and the sacrifices and...
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Who is Rosa Parks?
Middle schoolers are introduced to the life of Rosa Parks and her role in the civil rights movement. They role play the roles of reporters and they use the internet to read interviews she has given to other people during her life. They...
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Citizenship Skills Lesson in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
High schoolers are introduced to citizenship skills. They analyze the movement of our times--animal protection. Students access the theory of the informed citizen and research those who have influenced our world.
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Technology: Historic Figures
Fifth graders research historical figures and create Powerpoint presentations about them. They present their completed projects to the class. Students gfenerate one question about their figure which is included on a quiz.