CIVIL RIGHTS American History, 9 th Grade Ohio Social Studies Strands Project Professor Helms, ED 439 February Mary Ellen Buechter

Table of Contents 1. American Heritage 2. People in Societies 3. World Interactions 4. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 5. Democratic Processes 6. Decision Making and Resources 7. Science, Technology, and Society There are numerous civil rights movements at any given time in the U.S. and world. This unit will focus only on the Black Civil Rights Movement.

American Heritage (Strand 1) Time Continuity Change

Web Sites Title: WMU Political Science Title: Title: Seattle Times Company Title: Modern Civil Rights Title: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Title: Long Island: Our Story (add:/8/hs8civ8.htm)

Activities List at least five changes in American culture due to the civil rights movements. Define one group involved in the Civil Rights Movement. Write a paragraph about that group. Review the Long Island web site. Discuss the pictures and meanings. Draft a timeline of the civil rights movement. Include at least 10 items with captions and pictures. Research the curriculum at Western Michigan. Write a four year college plan if you intend to major in History with an emphasis on Diversity.

People in Societies (Strand 2) Culture

Web Sites Title: National Civil Rights Museum Title: World’s Largest Poster and Print Store Title: Index of Exhibits-African Title: Eat Ethnic Title: Patricia Adams

Activities Divide into groups and present a culturally diverse items (food, religions, songs) to the class. Take a virtual tour of the National Civil Rights Museum. Write a short paper on one interesting exhibit. Make a poster for Black History Month. Watch a movie with a Black star. Tell the story to the class. Enjoy Patricia Adams.

World Interactions (Strand 3) People Places Environments Global Connections

Web Sites Title: Civil Rights Title: Truth and Reconciliation Title: Civil Rights Title: United States Department of Agriculture Title: Black Writers Alliance Title: Black Writer Tips

Activities Prepare a newspaper featuring prominent civil rights men and women. In a small group, discuss and list 10 ways to keep peace among the nations. Post these on the walls. Review the USDA web site. Have a class discussion about quotas. Write a short paper on a struggle you have experienced as a student. Compare and contrast it to the civil rights struggles. Research another country’s civil rights movement and policies. Make a map of the country and write the policies under the map.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities (Strand 4) Power Authority Governance Civic Ideals Civic Practices

Web Sites Title: Attorney Find Title: WMU Political Science Title: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Title: Bobby Seale Title: The Knights

Activities Using a scenario presented by the teacher, find an attorney to meet your needs. Write a paragraph about Bobby Seale or another civil rights leader. Make a timeline identifying the major activities of the NAACP. Have a class discussion about the KKK. Write a letter to your local city commissions asking that they not allow the KKK to demonstrate in your city. Explain how you could be involved in a program sponsored by the NAACP.

Democratic Processes (Strand 5) Individuals Groups Institutions Civic Ideals Civic Practices

Web Sites Title: Seattle Times Company (add: MLK) Title: Civil Rights Law and History Title: American Civil Rights Institute Title: African American Networking Title: Steve Biko Title: CNN (key in million man march)

Activities Who is the greatest reggae singer of all time? Play some of his songs and sing along with Ms. Buechter. Identify at least five great Black Olympians. Read the Declaration of Independence. Discuss in class why slavery was permitted. Research other groups who had their civil rights violated. Write a report on at least one of the groups. Prepare a report on South Africa. Include its apartheid policies and information on famous civil rights activists.

Decision Making and Resources (Strand 6) Power Authority Governance Production of Goods Distribution of Goods Consumption of Goods

Web Sites Title: Civil Rights Law and History Title: The Legacy of Malcolm Title: Black Headlines Title: Malcolm X Title: Black Quest

Activities Prepare a list of Black owned/operated companies in the world. Write about their trade operations and policies. View the edited version of the movie, “Malcolm X”. Read, print and review an article from “Black Headlines”. Play Black Quest – The Griot. Trace Supreme Court decisions involving equal rights. Write the amendments specifically written to guarantee civil rights. Explain how they guarantee YOUR civil liberties.

Science, Technology, and Society (Strand 7) Integration of technology Society and technology

Web Sites Title: United States Department of Agriculture: Office of Civil Rights Title: 4 Civil Rights Title: Civil Rights Title:Oberlin College Computer Science Program Title: Oberlin College

Activities Write a resume to apply for a job with the US Department of Agriculture. Identify hate crimes. List hate crimes committed at your school. Trace the history of Oberlin College. Why is it important in civil rights history? Listen to the teacher present a potential court case involving civil rights and write a letter to the justices stating your view. Using at least 30 words you learned in this unit, make a puzzle on puzzlemaker.