Introduction
The Civil Rights Movement is an important part of United States history. While there are thousands of unnamed heroes that fought for Civil Rights, there are a few who's stories have been highlighted for many years. The goal of this quest is to learn about these Civil Rights Heroes, why they are considered heroes, and what part they played in the movement.
Task
You are required to learn what part each of these heroes played in the Civil Rights Movement at least 1 fact about their involvement and 1 personal piece of information about them. You will be given resources that will help you in your learning. This project will help you understand what led to the Civil Rights Movement, how American's responded, and how this has shaped the country we live in today.
Process
1. First, you will be given a worksheet in class that needs to be filled in at the end of the assignment. Take time to review the worksheet with your partners before using the provided resources so you will be able to complete it as you go.
2. Next, visit the websites below. Read the information provided and watch the videos to learn about the heroes of the movement.
https://www.infoplease.com/history/black-history/heroes-of-the-civil-rights-movement
3. Now that you have reviewed the information, complete the worksheet and share your answers with your classmates.
After completing this assignment, you will be able to identify the contributions and sacrifices made by the Civil Rights Movement heroes and what impact they have had on our country both past, present, and future.
Evaluation
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Poor
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Fair
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Excellent
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Total |
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List all the Civil Rights Movement Heroes from the assigned resources |
Student does not list the Civil Rights Movement Heroes from the resources |
Student List some of the Civil Rights Movement Heroes from the resources |
Students Lists all the Civil Rights Heroes from the resources |
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Provide an example of how they contributed to the movement |
Student does not give an example of contributions made |
Student provides an example for some, not all hero’s contributions |
Student Lists a contribution made by all the heroes |
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Provide a personal piece of information about the Heroes |
Student does not provide personal information for the heroes |
Students provides personal information for some, not all heroes |
Student provides personal information for all heroes. |
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Conclusion
Having an understanding of the Civil Rights Movement and those who contributed to it helps us understand the sacrifices made and the steps taken to help make the United States a country that treats all citizens equal. It also helps us understand that while we can come a long way as a nation, we still have a long way to go in the fight for equality. What is the main thing you took away from this assignment? Which part do you think has had the biggest impact on your life personally?
Credits
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By Nicole Pedigo
This was designed for students to get an understanding of the more difficult times in our nation's history when it comes to equality and treatment of African Americans. Understanding the challenges our nation has faced and how change was brought about is important for students to learn. Our nation has come a long way but we still have a long way to go, and as we are witnessing a time of civil unrest in our nation currently, students will benefit from learning about how change has been brought about in the past and how it can and will affect our present and future.