Becoming an Activist: Historical Movements

Christina·

Activism

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Grade Level9th Grade

SubjectActivism

Original Prompt

we create some kind of activity where the kids have to be an activist for something? This is during civil rights and women's suffrage.

This learning resource focuses on the analysis of historical activist strategies, enabling students to compare the tactics used in significant movements such as Women's Suffrage and the Civil Rights Movement. The objective is to empower students to create a justified campaign for a historical cause utilizing key activism vocabulary. The document includes background information on both movements, key vocabulary definitions, contrasting strategies, and a structured approach to designing an activist campaign. Students engage in research, reflect on historical figures, and apply the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework to sketch out their own campaigns. Additionally, it incorporates elements of peer review and self-evaluation to enhance understanding of effective social change.