American History: The Civil Rights Movement for Tweens
In this 8 week course, students will learn about civil rights movement, African American's struggle for social justice in the 1950s and 1960s, and their barriers to gain equal rights.
Aijalon McLittle II M.S.
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4.8
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn the history of the Civil Rights Movement. It is good for students of all diverse backgrounds to learn about the history of their country. The topics covered in this course will include the civil rights movement's timeline, leaders, and major events. The class will interact with the teacher and each other through lesson plans and learning activities. Student's knowledge of our past civil rights history will open the door for future unity and advocacy for continued equality for all. The class will be structured with weekly lesson sessions and a fun engagement, which will keep the students active while learning about this strong movement to secure freedom, fight against racism, and segregation in the U.S. Week 1 First 8 minutes-Introduction of teacher, students, and fun ice breaker. For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about the World War II and how it relates to civil rights. Activity: Next 8 minutes, students will split up in pairs. Create Dr. Martin Luther King crown. For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about the Jim Crow laws. For the final 8 minutes, I will answer questions, review week 1, and reflect on their learning. Week 2 First 8 minutes, short review and fun ice breaker . For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about Rosa Parks. Activity: Next 8 minutes, students will split up in pairs and draw a picture of Rosa Park's bus. For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about the significance of the Montgomery bus boycott. For the final 8 minutes, I will answer questions, review week 2, and reflect on their learning. Homework: List 6 things about Rosa Park's bio and life. Week 3 First 8 minutes, short review and fun ice breaker. For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about the Little Rock Nine. Activity: Next 8 minutes, students will split up in pairs. Think about if your Mom or Dad drove you to school and they wouldn't let you in. How would you feel? Was this fair treatment for the Little Rock Nine? Discuss your feelings with your co-student. Share your thoughts. For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about the Civil Rights Act of 1957. For the final 8 minutes, I will answer questions, review week 3, and reflect on their learning. Week 4 First 8 minutes, short review and fun ice breaker . For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about Woolworth's lunch counter demonstration. Activity: Next 8 minutes, 5 minute "I Have a Dream Speech". Students will share thoughts at the conclusion of the video. For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about the Freedom Riders. For the final 8 minutes, I will answer questions, review week 4, and reflect on their learning. Homework: List 6 great things about Dr. King's bio and life. Week 5 First 8 minutes, short review and fun ice breaker . For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about the March on Washington. Activity: Next 8 minutes, students will watch civil rights video. Share thoughts. For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about Civil Rights Act 1964. For the final 8 minutes, I will answer questions, review week 5, and reflect on their learning. Week 6 First 8 minutes, short review and fun ice breaker . For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about Sad Sunday. George Floyd and current racial injustices in the U.S. today. Activity: Next 8 minutes, virtual visit to African American museum. For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about Voting Rights Act of 1965. For the final 8 minutes, I will answer questions, review week 6, and reflect on their learning. Week 7 First 8 minutes, short review and fun ice breaker . For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about civil right leader's assassinations. Activity: Next 8 minutes, students will split up in pairs. Color Dr. King's picture. Share with class! For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about other key leader's assassinations. For the final 8 minutes, I will answer questions, review week 7, and reflect on their learning. Week 8 First 8 minutes, short review and fun ice breaker . For the next 13 minutes, the students will learn about the Fair Housing Act. Fun tour: Next 11 minutes, virtual field trip. For the next 10 minutes, photo gallery of civil rights movement. For the final 8 minutes, I will answer questions, review week 8, and reflect on their learning. Goodbyes.
Learning Goals
Student will improve their knowledge of the civil rights movement, the sacrifices of civil rights activist and the key events that help establish equal rights.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Due to the age group, and the sensitive nature of this topic, I will exclude any graphic or disturbing photos or language that relates to the civil rights movement, for example, Jim Crow photos.
Supply List
Student will need any color sticky note pads 3" x 3" for the Dr. King crown, crayons, pencils, and few sheets of drawing paper.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
In relation to my teaching experience, I have tutored and taught civil rights movements classes and workshops to young learners and college students for over 5 years. The civil rights movement is imperative to students' awareness of America, the world, and our past and future society as a whole. To make students comfortable with this topic, I create a safe space and promote inclusivity in my classroom settings, so that learners can express their opinions and feelings about this sensitive topic.Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 262 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
9-12 learners per class
