Lesson Plans
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
In this unit, students develop a broader understanding of the freedom struggle from 1868 to the present by a diverse group of Americans through the exploration of first-person accounts.
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
To conceptualize the African American Freedom Struggle as part of a global movement for human rights invites a deeper understanding of the international events of the last century.
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
The Montgomery bus boycott serves as an ideal historical model for teaching social movements. The 381 day boycott illustrates the key elements of achieving social transformation: sustained commitment, intense strategizing, and intricate cooperation.
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Explore the role young people played in the African American Freedom Struggle, specifically the Children’s Crusade in Birmingham, Alabama.
