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Who Was Bayard Rustin?

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Who was Bayard Rustin? Pupils analyze a series of primary source documents to learn about this important figure in the civil rights movement. The instructional activity contains a short film to watch along with guiding questions and other resources provided by well-respected organizations such as PBS. Collaborative learning through whole-class and small-group discussion opens young historians' eyes to the sacrifices and struggles Bayard Rustin faced during the 1960s.

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Concepts
bayard rustin, civil rights, civil rights leaders, the civil rights movement, black history month, african american history, social activism, primary source analysis
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • As an exit ticket, have middle schoolers complete a social media profile page for Bayard Rustin as if he were living in current times
  • Consider teaching a class novel with your unit, as recommended in the Nonviolence vs. Jim Crow resource
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires learners to read for homework; make sure to have a plan for those who did not complete their homework for day two
Pros
  • Motivating exercise questions spark inquiry and interest in the lesson
  • Includes a wonderful mix of print and film resources for middle schoolers to synthesize 
Cons
  • Resource contains guided questions for collaborative discussion but nothing to check individual understanding at the end of the lesson