M10 Overview

Module 10 - THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

 March on Washington

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Lesson Objectives:

Upon completion of this lesson, students should be able to:

  • define the struggle for African-American Civil Rights
  • contrast the reform efforts of women, Mexican-Americans, American Indians, gays and lesbians, and environmentalists

Module Audio Overview (Transcript

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Activities for Module 10:

  • Video Viewing: You'll get to see history in action viewing the following videos
    • The Jackie Robinson Story:  a 76 min biography of the first black man to play major league baseball during the twentieth-century.
    • March on Washington (1963):  a 20 min film documenting the highpoint of the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Writing Reflection: You'll have an opportunity to write about what you've learned from this module's resources.