Introduction
Fifth Grade Social Studies: Assassinations
SS5H6 Describe the importance of key people, events, and developments between 1950- 1975.
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c. Describe the impact on American society of the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
The 1960s was a time for equality. Many political leaders pushed for African Americans and Whites to join hands. Sadly, many people did not have the same views and let their emotions get the best of them. Today we will explore the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Task
Goal:
You will explore and learn about the impact of each Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Robert F. Kennedy's assassination and how they impacted American Life.
Tasks:
Complete worksheet describing the impact on American life by these three assassinations.
Process
Steps:
1. Browse the website provided below.
2. Answer the questions on the worksheet.
3. Write what you found interesting at the bottom of the worksheet.
Information Sources:
This is a presentation that has information in an audio format: Assassinations
Evaluation
Questions: (Same as on your worksheet)
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Name the three assassin’s who assassinated these three individuals.
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How did each of them contribute to the efforts of equality?
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How did John F. Kennedy’s assassination impact American life?
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How did Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination impact American life?
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How did Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination impact American life?
Each question is worth 20 points, there is a bonus question on the worksheet worth 5 pts.
Conclusion
The '60s were a time of change and equality. People believed in America moving forward as a nation by progressing in the Civil Rights Movement. There were many people that helped make a change in society but these three men were pushing hard for civil rights. They are greatly appreciated in America and their assassinations had a major impact on American life.
Credits
Martin Luther King, Jr. (n.d.). Retrieved April 04, 2018, from http://www.ducksters.com/biography/martin_luther_king_jr.php
Bobby Kennedy is assassinated. (n.d.). Retrieved April 04, 2018, from https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bobby-kennedy-is-assassinat…
Biography. (n.d.). Retrieved April 04, 2018, from http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/johnfkennedy.php