Unit 2 lesson 16
Unit 2 Lesson 16 focuses on the Civil Rights Movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. In this lesson, students will learn about key events, figures, and strategies employed during this time period that helped advance the cause of racial equality.
Some of the key topics covered in this lesson include:
1. The Montgomery Bus Boycott: Students will learn about the arrest of Rosa Parks in Montgomery, Alabama and the subsequent boycott of the city's segregated bus system led by Martin Luther King Jr. This event marked a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.
2. Brown v. Board of Education: Students will explore the landmark Supreme Court case that declared segregated schools to be unconstitutional. This decision challenged the "separate but equal" doctrine established in the Plessy v. Ferguson case of 1896.
3. Sit-ins and Freedom Rides: Students will learn about the nonviolent direct action tactics employed by civil rights activists to challenge segregation in public places. They will study the Greensboro sit-ins and the Freedom Rides as examples of these strategies.
4. The March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech: Students will gain an understanding of the significance of the March on Washington, held in 1963, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic speech calling for racial harmony and equality.
5. Civil Rights Act of 1964: Students will examine the passage and significance of this landmark legislation, which prohibited racial discrimination in public places, employment, and federally funded programs.
Throughout the lesson, students will analyze primary and secondary sources to evaluate the impact of the Civil Rights Movement and its ongoing relevance in the fight for justice and equality.
The lesson also incorporates interactive activities, discussions, and assessments to reinforce students' understanding of the material.