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Achievers' Civil Rights Timeline

Ciara McNearly

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Achievers' Civil Rights Timeline

Understand key Civil Rights events

In this lesson, students will create a timeline of significant events in the Civil Rights Movement. This activity will help them understand the historical progression and key moments that shaped the movement. By engaging in this exercise, students will enhance their historical awareness and develop a deeper appreciation for the struggles and achievements of the Civil Rights Movement.

Audience

Achievers (Ages 9-10)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand key Civil Rights events

Materials

Timeline Worksheet, Civil Rights Events Discussion Guide, Pens, Markers, and Large Paper for Timeline

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Discuss why understanding history is important.
  • Explain the activity: creating a timeline of significant events.

Step 2

Timeline Activity

30 mins

  • Distribute the Timeline Worksheet to each student.
  • Provide students with a list of key events to include in their timeline.
  • Allow students to work individually or in pairs to place events in chronological order on large paper.
  • Encourage creativity in illustrating or annotating their timelines.

Step 3

Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the Civil Rights Events Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation.
  • Ask students to share their timelines and discuss the significance of each event.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how these events have shaped society today.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed.
  • Highlight the importance of remembering and learning from history.
  • Thank students for their participation and encourage them to continue exploring history.
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Worksheet

Timeline Worksheet

This worksheet will help students organize significant events of the Civil Rights Movement in chronological order.

List the events of the Civil Rights Movement in chronological order.

Use the provided list of events to help you.







Choose one event and explain its significance.

Think about how this event impacted the movement or society.







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Discussion

Civil Rights Events Discussion Guide

This guide will help facilitate a discussion about the significance of the Civil Rights Movement events.

What event do you think was the most significant and why?

Encourage students to think about the impact of the event on the movement and society.







How do you think these events have shaped our world today?

Guide students to consider the long-term effects and changes brought about by the movement.







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