Political & Civic Participation

In this lesson, students will explain the importance of political and civic participation to the success of the United States’ constitutional republic. Within their research, students may assess key figures and organizations in shaping the Civil Rights Movement, women’s suffrage movement and Black Power Movement. Students may also examine efforts to expand or contract rights for various populations in the United States during World War II. 
Resource ID#: 204922 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Interactive Whiteboard, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: lesson plan, civics, social studies, political participation, civic participation, U.S. constitutional republic, Civil Rights Movement, Women's Suffrage Movement, World War II, African Americans, German Americans, Japanese Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Italian Americans, NAACP, National Urban League, SNCC, CORE, Thurgood Marshall, The Little Rock Nine, A. Philip Randolph, Dr. Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, internment
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Presentation/Slideshow
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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