"I Have a Dream" Speech Analysis and Determining America's Dream Today

Analyze Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech– What is America’s dream today? Students will analyze the primary source document of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The...

10 Things You Don't Know About Civil Rights

This Video Response Worksheet and Key is based on the H2 series "10 Things You Don't Know About - Season 3 - Episode 3: Civil Rights." You will receive a zip file which contains a Video Response Worksheet (in both PDF and editable DOCX...

1970s & Civil Rights Movements - Poster & Music Analysis - Gallery Walk

Using posters and music, students will be introduced to the various Civil Rights Movements of the 1970s and beyond. Students will have the opportunity to design their own posters and present to their peers in a Museum Tour style Gallery Walk! This...

Abraham Lincoln - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle

Two great activities that would span 5 lessons on civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is an close reading activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar...

African American Civil Rights in the 1960's - Webquest

In this two-day lesson plan for middle school US History, students will answer more than 30 questions to learn more about the struggle for civil rights in the 1960's. This is the perfect grab and go lessons for teachers. This will allow teachers to...

African American History Month Quiz

This short quiz assesses student knowledge of prominent African American figures including Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Sojourner Truth, and more. 10 question assessment with 7 multiple choice and 3 matching.  Created by Miss...

Alice Walker Flipbook Black History Month Women's History Month Activity

ALICE WALKER FLIP BOOK BIOGRAPHY ACTIVITY *NO PREP *INFORMATIONAL PASSAGE *VOCABULARY *TIMELINE *REFLECTIONS This product includes 5 flipbook pages and a cover page

Barack Obama - 5th & 6th Grade Biography Writing Activity

This is a biography writing unit about the life of former US President, Barack Obama. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.  The first lesson is interactive and involves them...

Barack Obama - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read & Biography Writing Bundle

Two great activities that would span 5 lessons on former US President, Barack Obama. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade learning about famous presidents and U.S. History. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a close reading activity -...

Biography Bundle: The Abolitionists

This resource contains a series of four biographies on individuals associated with the abolitionist movement in the United States during the 19th century. The first biography focuses on Frederick Douglass and his escape from slavery in Maryland, his...

Biography: Frederick Douglass

This biography of Frederick Douglass focuses on his escape from slavery in Maryland, his support for women's suffrage, and his prominent role in both the abolitionist movement and full equality for African Americans in the years after the Civil War. The...

Biography: Harriet Tubman

This biography of Harriet Tubman focuses on her escape from slavery in Maryland, her role as a "conductor" along the Underground Railroad, and her involvement in the women's suffrage movement. The biography includes a series of questions based on the...