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Author
Glenn
Subject
Civil Rights
Difficulty
8th Grade
Create an explicit lesson slideshow about the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on the comparison between Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin. Include slides on: 1. The 'Hidden History' of Claudette Colvin and her 1955 arrest. 2. Rosa Parks as a seasoned activist and 'unimpeachable symbol'. 3. Movement Strategy: Why leaders chose specific cases for legal challenges (Browder v. Gayle). 4. The power of both raw courage and strategic planning. 5. The Montgomery Bus Boycott as a tool for economic pressure...
This teaching resource provides a comprehensive guide for educators to explore the critical events and figures of the Civil Rights Movement through a structured lesson plan. The lesson encompasses various activities, including primary source investigations, scaffolded group analyses, and class reflections, aimed at helping students compare historical figures like Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks. It emphasizes the importance of strategic planning in social movements, offers insights into the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and incorporates tools for navigating digital archives. The guide includes essential materials, key vocabulary, discussion prompts, and a focus on understanding the impact of courage and strategy in civil rights activism.