I am an educator with 15 years of experience in public education, including 11 years as a high school history teacher and another 2 in district subject matter (history) leadership. I love helping students open their eyes to the joys (and pains) of history through thought-provoking lessons that pique their interest and develop vital academic skills (especially writing). TES Resources allows me the opportunity to share my curriculum with teachers throughout the country. Thanks for stopping by!
I am an educator with 15 years of experience in public education, including 11 years as a high school history teacher and another 2 in district subject matter (history) leadership. I love helping students open their eyes to the joys (and pains) of history through thought-provoking lessons that pique their interest and develop vital academic skills (especially writing). TES Resources allows me the opportunity to share my curriculum with teachers throughout the country. Thanks for stopping by!
Take students back to Birmingham, Alabama in the spring of 1963 where young people like themselves risked their freedom and safety for a cause important to all Americans--equality.
In this lesson, students will use source documents to learn about the civil rights struggles in Birmingham to answer the Focus Question: Should young people be directly involved in the civil rights protests for equality in Birmingham, Alabama?
Lesson Objectives:
1. To develop an understanding of why children could be directly involved in the struggle for civil rights.
2. To develop arguments for and against the involvement of children in social struggles.
3. To strengthen your academic discussion and debate skills in today’s History Face-off debate!
Materials:
Includes instructions, kick-off/warm-up activity, discussion protocol, primary and secondary sources, and a exit ticket/homework assignment.
Contact Information:
Questions, comments, or want to suggest a history resource that you would like to see offered in the future? Send an e-mail to steven@design4difference.com (website will be coming later this year, but the e-mail works).
