Understanding the American Civil Rights Movement

Introduction

Welcome to your journey through the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia! This WebQuest will guide you as you explore the historical events, influential leaders, and key laws that shaped the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia. Using Diigo, you will collaborate with your peers to research and organize important information, annotate key sources, and create a compelling presentation about the movement’s impact on the state.

 

 

Task

Your task is to create a multimedia presentation that highlights the following:

  • A timeline of key events during the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia.
  • Profiles of important leaders in Georgia's Civil Rights Movement.
  • A reflection on the role of youth activism and the involvement of everyday citizens in the movement.

You will use Diigo to collect and annotate research sources, collaborate with your peers, and organize your findings. Your final presentation can be done using PowerPoint, Google Slides, or a digital poster.

 

 

 

 

Process

Step 1: Research (using Diigo)

  1. Group Formation: Work in groups of 3-4. (I will assign these groups)
  2. Diigo Setup: Each group will create a Diigo account and form a group to share bookmarks and annotations. ( https://www.diigo.com/ )  **Here's a link to help you use Diigo. https://www.diigo.com/learn_more/videos
  3. Research:
    • Bookmark resources on the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia. You can start with resources from reputable sites such as PBS, the Georgia Encyclopedia, and History.com.
    • Annotate these sources using Diigo by highlighting important sections and adding comments.
    • Organize your research by tagging bookmarks based on the task (e.g., "timeline," "leaders," "youth activism").

Step 2: Timeline Creation

  1. Use the Diigo group to review the key events from your research.
  2. Agree on at least five key events in the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia and create a timeline using a digital tool like Canva or Google Drawings.
  3. Use your Diigo notes to support each timeline entry with key details and annotations.

Step 3: Leader Profiles

  1. Choose three Civil Rights leaders from Georgia to research in-depth.
  2. Use Diigo to gather and annotate resources about their lives and contributions to the movement.
  3. Each group member will write a brief profile (1-2 slides) on one leader for the final presentation.

Step 4: Youth Activism

  1. Research the role of young people in the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia. Annotate any articles or resources you find in Diigo and share them with your group.
  2. Discuss in your group: How did young people contribute to the movement? How is youth activism important today?
  3. Create a reflection slide with your group summarizing your findings.

Step 5: Presentation Creation

  1. Collaborate using Diigo's Outliner tool to organize your research and structure your presentation.
  2. Compile your group's research into a cohesive presentation using either PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva.
  3. Your presentation should include:
    • A timeline with annotated details from Diigo.
    • Leader profiles with key facts and their contributions to the movement.
    • A reflection on the impact of youth activism.
Evaluation
Category 4 - Excellent 3 - Good 2 - Satisfactory 1 - Needs Improvement
Research & Use of Diigo Comprehensive use of Diigo for research, with thorough annotations and tags. Good use of Diigo; annotations are relevant. Limited use of Diigo with some annotations. Minimal use of Diigo with few or no annotations.
         
Timeline Includes 5+ detailed events supported by research and annotations. Includes 4 events with research support. Includes 3 events with limited research. Fewer than 3 events, lacks research support.
         
Leader Profiles Detailed profiles of 3 leaders, with clear research support. Good profiles of 2 leaders with some research. Limited profiles with minimal research. Incomplete profiles, no research.
         
Youth Activism Reflection Thoughtful analysis of youth activism with connections to current events. Good analysis with minimal connections. Basic analysis with no connections. Lacks analysis or connections.
         
Presentation & Creativity Well-organized, creative, and visually appealing presentation. Organized and visually appealing. Some organization but lacks visual appeal. Disorganized and unappealing.
Conclusion

Congratulations!

You have learned about the key events, leaders, and movements that shaped the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia through your research, collaboration, and presentation. You’ve also seen the powerful role that youth activists played during this period, which parallels modern movements today.

Credits
Teacher Page
  • Engages students by using a real-world topic with historical and modern relevance.
  • Is inquiry-based, encouraging students to explore the Civil Rights Movement through research and collaboration.
  • Makes excellent use of the web and Diigo to promote higher-order thinking and organization.
  • Encourages creativity and problem-solving in crafting a final presentation that communicates their research effectively.