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Introduction

Did you know that Alabama and many Alabamians played very important roles in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States?

Many of the marches, protest and deaths that propelled the movement and kept civil rights in front of the people and the National Government took place along the highway and byways of Alabama.

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Task

Your 1st task is to locate four sites in the state of Alabama that are important to the history of the Civil rights movement and write at least a paragraph describing the event that happen on this sight.

Your 2^nd task is to identify four Alabamians that played an important role in the Civil Rights movement and write a paragraph about each of their role in the movement.

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Process

1. First you will be assigned to a group. (Not to exceed 4 students.)

2. You will divide the tasks between the members of the group. Each member will research and write on their assigned tasks.

Student Resources:

http://www.alabamamoments.state.al.us/sec55qs.html

http://www.alabamamoments.state.al.us/sec59det.html

http://www.alabamamoments.state.al.us/sec57det.html

http://www.alabamamoments.state.al.us/sec61qs.html

http://www.alabamamoments.state.al.us/sec62.html

http://www.alabamamoments.state.al.us/sec60det.html

http://arc.episcopalchurch.org/ens/archives/2002-184.html

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Evaluation

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Identified Alabamians involved in the Alabama Civil Rights Struggle	Identified 4 persons and wrote a paragraph on each	Identified 3 persons and wrote a paragraph on each	Identified 2 persons and wrote a paragraph on each	Identified 1 person and wrote a paragraph
Identified sites in Alabama that played a role in the Civil Rights struggle	Identified 4 sites and wrote a paragraph about the events that took place on that site	Identified 3 sites and wrote a paragraph about the events that took place on that site	Identified 2 sites and wrote a paragraph about the events that took place on that site	Identified 1 sites and wrote a paragraph about the events that took place on that site
Group Participation	Worked co-operatively. Giving assistance to each other. Stayed on task with no teacher intervention	Stayed on task. Worked well as a group. Required very little teacher intervention	Had some trouble with group members. Did not stay on task. Required some teacher intervention	Rarely on task. Required Much teacher intervention

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Conclusion: You have learned about the struggles that many faced during Alabama’s civil rights era. You have also identified sites in the state where these struggles took place. Hopefully you now have a greater awareness of how much your freedoms cost your parents, grandparents and all those who came before you.

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Subject Area: Social Studies

Teacher Web Resources:

http://www.alabamamoments.state.al.us/sec55qs.html

http://www.alabamamoments.state.al.us/sec59det.html

http://www.alabamamoments.state.al.us/sec57det.html

http://www.alabamamoments.state.al.us/sec61qs.html

http://www.alabamamoments.state.al.us/sec62.html

http://www.alabamamoments.state.al.us/sec60det.html

http://arc.episcopalchurch.org/ens/archives/2002-184.html

Grade Level: 4th

Standards:

Curriculum:

#1. Extend the development of map and globe skills

#27. Summarize significant aspects of the Civil Rights Movement

#28. Recognize notable Alabamians and their contributions

Technology:

Demonstrate correct procedures for opening, closing, and saving files using menu options and commands in appropriate grade/subject instructional software.

· Access and exit software

· Manage files (save, retrieve)

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