Exploring the theme of COURAGE during the Civil Rights Movement: Lesson Plan & PowerPoint Presentation

Lesson Plan and PPT on the theme of COURAGE during the Civil Rights Movement. From the National Civil Rights Museum www.civilrightsmuseum.org

Enduring Idea: Courageous acts can become a part of a larger movement for change. Essential Questions: Was courage a necessary component of the Civil Rights Movement? What happened in the Civil Rights Movement that made people courageous enough to push back and challenge systems and beliefs? How can learning about the courageous actions of individuals during the Civil Rights Movement influence our own approaches to fears, challenges, or other limitations?