Civil Rights

Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience

The full text of Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" on the involvement of the government in the lives of citizens.

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Learn about the life of civil rights activist Medgar Evers, who organized the first economic boycott of businesses that…

Medgar Evers

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for civil rights.

Fannie Lou Hamer

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Learn more about the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.

Jesse Jackson

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the University of Mississippi…

James Meredith

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Middle School Students

This activity packet for middle school classrooms will help your students celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and…

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Language Arts and Writing

Civil Rights

African-American History

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CHOICE BOARDS

Martin Luther King, Jr. Choice Board for Middle School

These Martin Luther King Day student choice activities for middle school students are perfect for celebrating and…

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Social Studies and History

Civil Rights

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CHOICE BOARDS

Martin Luther King, Jr. Choice Board for Elementary

These Martin Luther King Day student choice activities for elementary students are perfect for celebrating and learning…

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Social Studies and History

Civil Rights

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Comprehension Activity

This Martin Luther King Day reading passage and comprehension activity for elementary students challenges students to…

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Reading Comprehension

Social Studies and History

Civil Rights

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Martin Luther King Jr. Facts Events and Places Scavenger Hunt

This scavenger hunt activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your students learn…

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Social Studies and History

Civil Rights

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Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes Poetry Activity for Middle School

This poetry activity for middle school students is perfect for helping them learn about Martin Luther King Jr.. This…

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Poetry

Civil Rights

Social Studies and History

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Martin Luther King, Jr. What Is Your Life's Blueprint? Reflection Activities for High School

These "read, reflect, respond" activities for high school students are perfect for helping them learn about Martin…

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Reading Comprehension

Civil Rights

Social Studies and History

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Remember: The Journey to School Integration Teacher's Guide

Introduce young students to the work of Nobel prize-winning writer Toni Morrison in Remember, a narrated pictorial…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

Reading and Literature

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A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide

Preparation assignments, group discussion questions about lynching and civil rights, and many other resources are…

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Literature

Poetry

Nonfiction Literature

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Rosa Parks

In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Rosa Parks and answer comprehension…

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Language Arts and Writing

Civil Rights

Social Studies and History

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Martin Luther King, Jr.

In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Martin Luther King, Jr. and answer…

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Language Arts and Writing

Culture and Diversity

Civil Rights

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Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide

Promote thoughtful discussion on race, language, civil rights, and diversity with this printable discussion guide for…

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Literature

Culture and Diversity

Reading and Literature

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Teach children about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with these activities. This printable makes a great activity around Dr.…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Elementary Students

This activity packet for elementary classrooms will help your students celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black…

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Language Arts and Writing

Civil Rights

African-American History

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Abolition of Slavery in the UK

Pupils will place events from the abolitionist movement in the UK in chronological order. A great activity for Black…

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Social Studies and History

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Civil Rights

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ASSESSMENT

Martin Luther King, Jr. Quiz

How much do your students know about Martin Luther King, Jr.? Test their knowledge of this civil rights leader with this…

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Social Studies and History

African Americans

Civil Rights

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