US History - Civil Rights Movement

Overview: Examine the Civil Rights Movement’s efforts to end racial discrimination and achieve equal rights for African Americans in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.

Activities:
o Video Analysis: Watch and discuss videos about key events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the impact of figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
o Timeline Sorting: Organize key events of the Civil Rights Movement into chronological order using printable sort cards.
o Case Studies: Analyze major legal changes such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, discussing their impact on society.