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Montgomery Bus Boycott & Rosa Parks Day 5
Learners study the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In this American Civil Rights lesson, students listen to a lecture about segregation, Rosa Parks, and the bus boycott. Learners discuss passive resistance and its effectiveness.
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The Underground Railroad and The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850
Students discover racism and slavery by completing a role playing activity. In this U.S. history instructional activity, students analyze documents from the Civil War era and describe the Fugitive Slave Law. Students view a video on...
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Get up, Stand up. Stand up for your Civil Rights.
Fourth graders study civil rights leaders. In this Civil Rights lesson, 4th graders investigate what it means to stand up for something you believe in after reading about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Obama. Students create a...
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Jim Crow Laws and Civil Rights
In this 20th century U.S. history worksheet, students read articles about Jim Crow Laws and the Civil Rights Movement. Students then respond to 12 short answer questions about the article.
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How Government Works and the Rights of the People
Eighth graders identify how to be responsible citizens. In this civics lesson, 8th graders review websites of congressional members and then create questionnaires about the responsibilities of citizens.
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Civil Rights - What are yours?
Students explore US Civil Rights. In this us government lesson, students watch a video and then complete a worksheet on identifying and understanding their personal civil rights.
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Our National Documents
Learners consider the significance of selected American documents. In this civics lesson, students analyze excerpts of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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Treasure Chest for Change
Students fill treasure chests. In this Holocaust lesson, students participate in an activity that requires them to find the value in everyday items.
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The First Amendment
Students examine the freedoms and rights guaranteed by the First Amendment. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students review court cases and create a collage that require them to consider the right they are guaranteed by the First Amendment.
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American Indian Civil Rights
Students examine social justice issues regarding American Indians. In this civil rights lesson, students investigate the Red Power Movement of the 1960's and 1970's. Students then roleplay interviewing Native American protesters.
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Teaching With Documents: Order of Argument in the Case, Brown v. Board of Education
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Brown v. Board of Education activity, students examine sources that require them to consider the impact of the case in order to participate in a...
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Brown v. Board of Education: Success or Failure?
In this Civil Rights worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by adding details regarding the outcome of Brown v. Board of Education.
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Students explore the Star-Spangled Banner. In this civics lesson, students read the lyrics of the song as well as a handout that details its creation. Students respond to discussion questions from the handout.
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The Declaration of Independence
Young scholars explore the Declaration of Independence. In this civics lesson, students read handouts regarding the document as well as the document itself. Young scholars respond to discussion questions regarding the handout. Students...
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Paradigm Shift: Gandhian Nonviolence and the Concept of Power
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this social justice lesson, students examine sources regarding the teachings of Mohandas Gandhi pertaining to nonviolent...
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Philosophical Conflict and the Founding of New Societies: Gandhi and Nehru in India, and Jefferson and Hamilton in the United States
Students explore the foundations of "new societies" such as those created by figures like Jefferson & Ghandi, The evaluate the differences between what was intended and the actual reality of these societies including where the came...
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Seeking Civil Rights
Students explore the impact of the Plessy v. Ferguson case. For this social justice lesson, students examine the case, Jim Crow laws, and non-violent forms of protest. Students write essays to persuade the government regarding unjust laws.
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A Journey to Paradigm Shifts Guided Through the Lives of Gandhi and King
The students read "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Through this study the students will learn what paradigms are, and how to distinguish whether the paradigms they have established in their lives are positive or negative. In...
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Strategies for an Equal Education
Students examine the impact of racial discrimination. In this equality lesson, students identify examples of discrimination, analyze its impact, and examine strategies to overcome racial stereo typing and discrimination.
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The United States Flag
Students investigate the history of the United States flag. For this civics lesson, students read handouts regarding the flag and its history. Students also read and discuss the Federal Flag Code.
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Breaking Color Barriers
Students compare brown eggs and white eggs. In this color lesson, students see two different color eggs and predict what they will look like on the inside. They see that both eggs are the same and compare this to people of different...
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The American's Creed
Students explore the meaning of the American's Creed. For this civics lesson, students examine the creed, define related vocabulary words, and write their own creeds.
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World War II: A United Front
High schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this World War II lesson, students examine racial relations during the war and then examine propaganda techniques employed by the United...
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The Pledge of Allegiance
Students explore the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. In this civics instructional activity, students examine the document, define related vocabulary words, and rewrite it in their words.