Pbs Teachers: 1963 March on Washington and Its Impact (Lesson Plan)

A lesson plan that examines the events and conditions that led to the 1963 March on Washington and the impact of the march on civil rights in the United States. Students learn about the concept of "separate but equal" and the philosophy of nonviolent protest, using primary source documents (Twenty-Fourth Amendment, Gettysburg Address, and Civil Rights Act of 1964) to enrich their understanding.