The Civil Rights Movement

Welcome to the Civil Rights Movement WebQuest! You will explore the pivotal moments, influential figures, and the strategies used to fight for equality in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.

By the end of this WebQuest, you will create a multimedia presentation that showcases the key events, people, and impact of the Civil Rights Movement. You will answer essential questions, analyze historical speeches, and create a poster or video summarizing what you learned.

• Research Key Events: Use reliable online sources like the National Civil Rights Museum website and primary source databases to research the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and other significant events.
• Analyze Speeches: Listen to and read Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech and Malcolm X’s "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech. Compare their approaches and key messages.
• Create a Timeline: Use Tiki-Toki or Sutori to create a timeline highlighting 10 major events of the Civil Rights Movement.
• Design a Poster: Use Canva to create a digital poster representing one major event or key figure and its significance.
• Present Your Work: Use VoiceThread or Google Slides to present your findings to the class.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Historical Accuracy (20 points): Demonstrates accurate and detailed research of key events, figures, and strategies. Sources are credible, and information is clearly cited.
• Depth of Analysis (20 points): Provides insightful comparisons between different approaches (e.g., speeches by MLK Jr. and Malcolm X) and explains their impacts on the movement and society.
• Creativity and Engagement (15 points): Utilizes creative tools (e.g., Canva, VoiceThread) effectively to make the presentation visually appealing and engaging.
• Use of Technology (15 points): Integrates at least two technology tools (e.g., Tiki-Toki, Google Slides) seamlessly into the project.
• Presentation Quality (15 points): Presents findings in a clear, organized, and professional manner, demonstrating confidence and thorough preparation.
• Reflection (15 points): Concludes with a well-articulated reflection that connects the historical movement to contemporary issues.

Scoring Rubric:

• Excellent (90-100 points): Meets all criteria with exceptional quality and insight.
• Good (80-89 points): Meets most criteria with strong effort and accuracy.
• Satisfactory (70-79 points): Meets basic criteria but lacks depth or creativity.
• Needs Improvement (below 70 points): Does not meet the expectations or shows incomplete work.

Reflect on how the Civil Rights Movement has influenced contemporary social justice movements and discuss the ongoing fight for civil rights today.

• §113.20 (b)(1): The student understands traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history, including events like the Civil Rights Movement.
• §113.20 (b)(9): The student understands the impact of political, economic, and social factors on the history of the United States.
• §113.20 (b)(21): The student understands the impact of significant individuals on major historical events.