Lesson Plan

Beyond Birmingham, Summer 1963

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

The assassination of Medgar Evers. The integration of the University of Alabama. The March on Washington. The "I Have a Dream" speech. Created by the Alabama History Education Initiative, this resource examines how the events that occurred during the summer of 1963 contributed to the breaking down of the economic, social, political, and educational barriers faced by African Americans.

21 Views 16 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Assign groups one of the barriers and have them research the current degree to which all Americans have equal access to these rights
Classroom Considerations
  • Additional time will be required for groups to research current conditions
Pros
  • The seven-page packet includes step-by-step directions for the activities, links to all required resources, three PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, and a list of assessment strategies
Cons
  • Some class members will need additional scaffolding to complete the essay assignment
Common Core