美國歷史：青少年的民權運動

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.