Contenders' Path to Justice

Ciara McNearly

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Contenders' Path to Justice

Analyze civil rights cases

In this lesson, students will engage in a problem-based learning session where they analyze different civil rights cases and their impact on today's society. This lesson is important as it encourages critical thinking, discussion, and a deeper understanding of civil rights issues, helping students to connect historical events with current societal challenges.

Audience

Contenders (Ages 11-12)

Time

1.5 hours

Approach

Analyze civil rights cases

Materials

Discussion Questions, Civil Rights Case Worksheets, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief introduction to civil rights and their importance in society.
Explain the objective of the lesson: to analyze civil rights cases and understand their impact today.

Step 2

Group Activity

30 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Distribute the Civil Rights Case Worksheets to each group.
Instruct groups to read and discuss their assigned case, focusing on key questions provided in the worksheet.

Step 3

Class Discussion

20 mins

Reconvene as a class and invite each group to share their case and findings.
Use the Discussion Questions to guide a class-wide discussion on the impact of these cases on today's society.

Step 4

Reflection

20 mins

Ask students to individually reflect on what they learned and write a short paragraph on how civil rights cases influence current events.
Encourage sharing of reflections with the class.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
Highlight the importance of understanding civil rights history in shaping a just society.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Guided questions to facilitate a class discussion on civil rights cases and their impact on society.

What are the key issues in the civil rights case your group analyzed?

Encourage students to identify the main legal and social issues presented in the case.

How did the outcome of the case affect society at the time?

Discuss the immediate impact of the case on laws, policies, and public opinion.

In what ways do you think this case is still relevant today?

Guide students to connect historical cases to current events and societal issues.

Worksheet

Civil Rights Case Worksheets

Worksheets for students to analyze specific civil rights cases, focusing on key questions and their societal impact.

Summarize the civil rights case assigned to your group.

Include the parties involved, the main issue, and the court's decision.

What were the arguments presented by both sides?

Identify the key points made by the plaintiff and the defendant.

What was the societal impact of the case?

Consider changes in laws, public opinion, and any lasting effects.