About This Lesson
The U.S. has been molded and shaped by those who have taken a stand and said they have had enough. In this dynamic picture book, stand alongside the nation's most iconic civil and human rights leaders, whose brave actions rewrote history. Join Samuel Adams as he masterminds the Boston Tea Party, Ruby Bridges on her march to school, Colin Kaepernick as he takes a knee, and the multitude of other U.S. activists whose peaceful protests have ushered in lasting change. The book includes short bios about each one of the protesters to provide additional context about their respective movement and the form of protest they used.
The book discussion guide comes with vocabulary, discussion questions, extension activities and additional resources.
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