What led to the success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and how might historians approach this question differently? This rich series of lessons includes a short introductory video clip, analysis of six primary source documents, and historian think-aloiuds for your young historians to approach the inquiry question and consider the overall impact of Rosa Parks' courageous actions.

Concepts

rosa parks, the montgomery bus boycott, civil rights leaders, the civil rights movement, black history month, primary source analysis, primary sources, historical analysis

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Spend time analyzing the primary source images associated with the inquiry documents. This will help to engage students and support more visual learners

Classroom Considerations

• For a more condensed lesson addressing similar content and skills, the publisher has provided a 1-day and 3-day version of the lesson (you can locate this in the left-hand menu)

Pros

• All activity materials and primary source documents provided (see included materials)
• Excellent lesson organization
• Adaptable to a variety of Common Core State Standards

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.6 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.6 RH.11-12.7 RH.11-12.9 WHST.9-10.1.a WHST.11-12.1.a