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Achievers for Justice

Ciara McNearly

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Achievers for Justice

Explore civil rights history

In this lesson, students will engage in a project-based learning activity to explore the history of civil rights and create a timeline of significant events. This lesson is important as it helps students develop research and presentation skills while fostering an understanding of historical events that shaped civil rights. Through this interactive lesson, students will gain a deeper appreciation for justice and equality.

Audience

Achievers (Ages 9-10)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Explore civil rights history

Materials

Timeline Worksheet, Civil Rights Discussion Guide, Markers, Large Paper Sheets, and Access to Research Materials (Books, Internet)

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what civil rights are and why they are important.
  • Ask students if they know any significant events or figures related to civil rights.
  • Explain the objective of the lesson: to create a timeline of significant civil rights events.

Step 2

Research Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with research materials.
  • Distribute the Timeline Worksheet to guide their research.
  • Instruct students to identify and note down key events in civil rights history.

Step 3

Timeline Creation

20 mins

  • Provide each group with large paper sheets and markers.
  • Have students create a visual timeline on the paper, placing events in chronological order.
  • Encourage creativity in how they present the information.

Step 4

Presentation

5 mins

  • Allow each group to present their timeline to the class.
  • Encourage students to explain why they chose certain events and their significance.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Facilitate a class discussion using the Civil Rights Discussion Guide.
  • Reflect on what students learned and how these events impact our lives today.
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Worksheet

Timeline Worksheet

This worksheet will guide students in researching and organizing significant events in civil rights history.

List three significant events in civil rights history and their dates.

Consider events like the Civil Rights Act, March on Washington, etc.







Choose one event and explain its significance in the civil rights movement.

Think about the impact it had on society and laws.







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Discussion

Civil Rights Discussion Guide

This guide will help facilitate a discussion on the importance of civil rights and the impact of historical events.

Why are civil rights important?

Discuss the concept of equality and justice for all individuals.







How do historical events in civil rights affect us today?

Consider the changes in laws and societal attitudes.







Who is a civil rights leader you admire and why?

Encourage students to think about the qualities of leadership and courage.







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