Lesson Plan

Ralph McGill: the "Conscience of the South"

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High schoolers view a film, "Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South." As groups of students observe the movie, they list key dates, significant persons interviewed, and cultural characteristics. Upon completion of the movie, high schoolers create a timeline of McGills life, a timeline the Civil Rights movement, and write a biographical sketch of important people. Students discuss cultural changes.

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Resource Details
Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Research