The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
This unit is one of the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s Teaching Literacy through History resources, designed to align with the Common Core State Standards. These units
June 7, 2024
This unit is one of the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s Teaching Literacy through History resources, designed to align with the Common Core State Standards. These units
This lesson plan and resources are adapted from a performance of Sanctuary Road, a modern opera based on the writings of William Still, staged by
Claudette Colvin, at age 15, refused to give up her seat to a white woman on a Montgomery, Alabama bus on March 2, 1955. Motivated
Most textbooks and children’s books about the boycott emphasize the second ingredient – the catalytic leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks –
After the Civil War and through the Civil Rights era of the 1950s, racial segregation laws made life for many African Americans extremely difficult. Rosa
Rosa Parks was a brave woman who worked hard her whole life to promote civil rights. She is best known for not giving up her seat
In this lesson, students will explore the life of Thurgood Marshall and follow the development of his identity. Through his example, students will understand how
In this lesson, students will work in small groups to research Thurgood Marshall’s life and achievements, focusing on his influence on Civil Rights. They will
The purpose of this revised guide is to enhance students’ critical awareness and appreciation of the Black Canadian experience, grounded in Lawrence Hill’s award-winning historical
Lesson Plan to be used in conjunction with the reading of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Write a persuasive