Mahatma Gandhi

Introduction

Welcome Students!

We will be talking about Mahatma Gandhi. Here is a question that will be answered.

How Did Mahatma Gandhi's Actions Influence the Civil Rights Movement?

Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most well-known leaders of nonviolent resistance. He was peaceful, his ideas and actions inspired many movements for social justice, including the Civil Rights Movement in the United States or other countries. But how exactly did Gandhi’s philosophy shape the fight for racial equality in America? In this WebQuest, you will explore Gandhi’s influence on leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. or Cesar Chavez and how his ideas changed history.

Task

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Your mission is to investigate how Mahatma Gandhi’s actions and beliefs influenced the Civil Rights Movement in the United States or other countries. You will research key events, people & ideas and present your findings through a creative project—such as a slideshow, a report, or a digital poster. If you would like to work with a partner you can.

Process

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Research Gandhi’s Philosophy and Actions.

Learn about Gandhi’s key principles: Satyagraha (nonviolent resistance) and civil disobedience.
Explore major events in Gandhi’s activism, such as:
- The Salt March (1930)
- The Quit India Movement (1942)
Resources to explore:

Investigate Gandhi’s Influence on the Civil Rights Movement.

Discover how Martin Luther King Jr. studied and applied Gandhi’s principles.
Learn about nonviolent protests in the U.S., such as:
- The Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956)
- The Greensboro Sit-ins (1960)
Resources to explore:

Questions:

When was he born?
Where was he born?
Explain what Gandhi experienced in South Africa, in terms of discrimination.
What were Gandhi’s main ideas and methods for social change?
How did leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. or Cesar Chavez learn from Gandhi?
What are examples of Gandhi’s influence in Civil Rights protests?
Why is Gandhi’s philosophy still important today?

Create Your Project -

Choose how to present your findings:

Option 1: Slideshow Presentation – Create a digital slideshow with key facts and images.
Option 2: Informational Report – Write 2-3 paragraphs explaining Gandhi’s influence.
Option 3: Digital Poster – Design a poster highlighting Gandhi’s impact on civil rights.

Evaluation

Your work will be assessed based on:

✔ Depth of research and use of reliable sources.

✔ Clear explanation of Gandhi’s influence.

✔ Creativity and effort in the final project.

Rubric

Rubric Components	Point Scale
	4	3	2	1	Student’s Score
Team work and communication.	Listening, communication, putting effort and sharing ideas.	Sharing ideas and work together.	Lack of communication and not enough information.	Not cooperating, not enough effort and not having a fair share.	/4
Lots of research, looking up links and answering questions.	Dedicated by answering questions, asking questions and research at least 5 sources.	Well done, answering questions and some research information.	Some research and answering some questions.	Lack of research and not answering questions.	/4
Organizing presentation, slideshow, reports and digital poster.	Complete presentation, lecture was well presented and very organized.	Good presentation/ lecture and organized.	Presentation went well and not enough information.	Unprepared, lack of information and some work was done.	/4
Creativity	Adding pictures, visuals, colors and details.	Adding pictures and details.	Details.	Some details but not a whole lot.	/4
Time wisely	Turned in on time and time was used cooperatively.	Time was manageable.	Time was half decent.	Time was used but not as precisely.	/4

Conclusion

Gandhi’s ideas changed the world. His philosophy of nonviolent resistance not only freed India from British rule but also inspired the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. Today, his teachings continue to influence movements for peace and justice worldwide. What other leaders or movements do you think have been inspired by Gandhi’s ideas?