Ruby Bridges: A Simple Act of Courage

In this unit, students will learn about the Civil Rights Movement through the perspective of Ruby Bridges, a young girl caught in the struggle for equality during this time. Vocabulary strategies, slideshows, graphic organizers, and text-based questions are all included to help students compare/contrast Ruby's world with their own.
Resource ID#: 59665 Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Ruby Bridges, civil rights movement, Black History Month, Women’s History
Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Image/Photograph,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Writing to Learn, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: CPALMS Charter: Social Studies

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