March on Washington: A History of Discrimination | Share My Lesson

Why does the March on Washington continue to teach us such enduring lessons about discrimination and its consequences? In this lesson, students analyze what “The American Dream” means, and what role racial discrimination may play in failing to attain that dream. Includes an interactive timeline with videos spanning the history of civil rights.

1 Lesson Plan A history of discrimination and its consequences w materials.pdf 396.8 KB

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Family Timeline Questionnaire.pdf 183.1 KB

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Interactive Timeline Introduction.pdf 157.3 KB

Important Dates in Civil Rights History.pdf 19.4 KB

The 50th March on Washington Lesson Plan Glossary.pdf 114.4 KB

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