Civil Rights Important Moments

Students will explore and learn about Plessy vs. Ferguson, Brown vs. Board of Education, and Little Rock Nine. They will write an essay about what they learned.

Duration
1-2 hours
Lesson Type
1:1 Lesson

Lesson Partners: Knowitall.org

Grade(s):

  • 5

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Lesson Progression

  1. Watch the following video:

https://www.knowitall.org/video/brown-v-board-education-road-trip
 

  1. There were three major events in history mentioned in the video:
    1. Plessy vs. Ferguson 
    2. Brown vs. Board of Education
    3. Little Rock Nine

 

  1. Use the following resources to help you gain a better understanding of the Civil Rights Movement and how it impacts your life today.

 

  1. Plessy vs. Ferguson
    1. What was it?
    2. Why was it important?
    3. What did it mean for African Americans?
    4. See image here!

 

  1. Brown vs. Board of Education
    1. What was it?
    2. Why was it important?
    3. What did it mean for African Americans?
    4. See image here!

 

  1. Little Rock Nine
    1. What was it?

 

  1. Now that you know more about the Civil Rights Movement, write an essay explaining each important event. You should include:
    1. Dates
    2. Explanations of each case/situation
    3. Why each was important
    4. What it meant for African Americans
    5. How they connect together
    6. What it means for your life today

      **See Rubric found in Lesson Resources to help guide you.

Writing Rubric

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