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Leaders of Change Seminar

Lesson Plan

Leaders of Change Seminar

Research and present civil rights leaders

In this seminar-style lesson, students will research and present on various civil rights leaders and movements. This lesson is important as it fosters leadership and research skills, encouraging students to engage with historical and contemporary issues of social justice. By understanding the impact of these leaders, students can draw inspiration for their own roles in society.

Audience

Leaders (Ages 13-18)

Time

2 hours

Approach

Research and present civil rights leaders

Materials

Internet access, Projector, Whiteboard and markers, Discussion Questions, and Research Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

15 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of civil rights movements.
  • Ask students what they know about civil rights leaders and movements.
  • Introduce the objective of the lesson: to research and present on a civil rights leader or movement.

Step 2

Research Phase

45 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Assign each group a civil rights leader or movement to research.
  • Provide each group with a Research Worksheet to guide their research.
  • Allow students to use the internet and library resources to gather information.

Step 3

Presentation Preparation

30 mins

  • Instruct each group to prepare a short presentation (5-7 minutes) on their assigned topic.
  • Encourage creativity in their presentations, such as using visual aids or role-playing.
  • Offer assistance and feedback as needed.

Step 4

Presentations

20 mins

  • Have each group present their findings to the class.
  • Encourage students to take notes and ask questions after each presentation.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

  • Facilitate a class discussion on what was learned.
  • Ask students to reflect on the impact of these leaders and movements.
  • Conclude with a discussion on how students can apply these lessons to their own lives.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide the class discussion on civil rights leaders and movements.

What impact did the civil rights leaders have on society?

Encourage students to think about both historical and contemporary impacts.







How can we apply the lessons from these leaders to today's world?

Discuss the relevance of civil rights movements in current social justice issues.







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Worksheet

Research Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students in their research on civil rights leaders and movements.

Who is your assigned civil rights leader or movement?








What were the main goals and achievements of this leader or movement?








How did this leader or movement impact society?








What challenges did they face and how did they overcome them?








What lessons can we learn from their actions?








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