Civil Rights and Social Change

1. Civil Rights and Social Change Domestic Issues 1950s-1970s

2. January 31, February 1 2012Expectations • WALThe Civil Rights movement marked a period of social turmoil and political reform, resulting in the expansion of rights and opportunities for individuals and groups previously discriminated against • WALThat activism and a series of Supreme Court decisions advanced equal rights for African-Americans in the 1950s and 1960s • WALThat Landmark S. C. decisions beginning in 1954 have guaranteed civil rights for Americans today

3. January 31, February 1 2012Procedures • Prior Knowledge Chart • PPT- Civil Rights Overview • Take Notes • Small Group Jigsaw • In groups of FOUR, Complete Guided Reading Worksheet for one of the sections (29.1-29.3, 28.3) • JIGSAW • Sounds of the Civil Rights Movement

4. January 31, February 1 2012Homework • Complete Political Cartoon Activity • http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/activities/political-cartoon/index.html • Must complete the analysis questions for one of the cartoons • Questions can be found on the Written Response Worksheet

5. February 2, 3 2012Expectations • WALThe Civil Rights movement marked a period of social turmoil and political reform, resulting in the expansion of rights and opportunities for individuals and groups previously discriminated against • WALThat activism and a series of Supreme Court decisions advanced equal rights for African-Americans in the 1950s and 1960s • WALThat Landmark S. C. decisions beginning in 1954 have guaranteed civil rights for Americans today

6. February 2, 3 2012Procedures • Review Homework • Create a timeline of Key Civil Rights Events in your notebook using the Cicero “At a Glance Timeline Chart” • Label each event on a map of the United States • View segments of the Film “Eyes on the Prize” and Take notes on each Civil Rights Event (Who, What, When, Where, Why?)

7. February 2, 3 2012Homework • View speeches by MLK and John Lewis (Portrayed by Actor Danny Glover) and compare the content as well as the style of delivery (Written Response Worksheet) • March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom • “I Have a Dream” Speech • John Lewis Speech

8. February 6, 7 2012Expectations • WALThe Civil Rights movement marked a period of social turmoil and political reform, resulting in the expansion of rights and opportunities for individuals and groups previously discriminated against • WALThat activism and a series of Supreme Court decisions advanced equal rights for African-Americans in the 1950s and 1960s

9. February 6, 7 2012Procedures • Views segment of Eyes on the Prize • Birmingham, 1963 (20 minutes) • Read documents: Statement by Alabama Clergymen and Letter From a Birmingham Jail (20 minutes) • Complete #2 on Written Response Worksheet • In groups, Complete Civil Rights Review Worksheet #1-5

10. February 6, 7 2012Homework • Complete # 4 and 5 on Written Response Worksheet • 4. Create a T-chart of de jure and de facto segregation • 5, Read Civil Rights Leaders: MLK and Malcolm X; Conduct Research and compare the similarities and differences to Booker T. Washington and WEB DuBois; UNIA v NAACP with that of Malcolm X and MLK.

11. February 8, 9 2012Expectations • WALThat Activism pushed for the federal government to end segregation and ensure the voting rights for African Americans

12. February 8, 9 2012Procedures • On board, share Venn diagram comparing MLK and Malcolm X • Discuss the motives and ideals of WEB Dubois and Booker T. Washington as well as the organizations NAACP and UNIA • Read Segments of The Ballot or the Bullet and explain Malcolm X’s political philosophy. (Written Response WKST) • Read and Summarize The Black Panther Party 10 Point Plan. What famous American Document is invoked? (Written Response WKST) • View RFK Announcing MLK’s Death; How does the crowd respond. What does RFK implore of the crowd? (Written Response WKST)

13. February 8, 9 2012Homework • Conduct research using www.oyez.org and complete a chart of key Supreme Court cases • Type the name of the case in the “search” bar, then • Summarize • Facts of the Case • Question • Conclusion

14. February 10,13 2012Expectations • WALThat Lyndon Johnson’s liberal domestic policy was a continuation of The New Frontier and the ew/Fair Deal, and solidified the Democratic platform • WALThat Reforms made in the 1960s have had a long lasting effect on the American justice system by increasing the rights of minorities • WALTWhat were LBJ’s goals in creating The Great Society? (racial injustice, equal opportunity, poverty) What pieces of legislation

15. February 10,13 2012Procedures • In groups, complete a chart of Successes and Failures of LBJ’s Great Society and compare with that of JFK’s New Frontier • Utilize Facts on File Worksheet • Review the Homework Chart • View segments of The Presidents: LBJ and complete a set of focus questions • Compete Section Quizzes

16. February 10,13 2012Homework • Prepare for Chapter 29/28.3 Key Terms Quiz

17. February 14,15 2012Expectations • WALTo demonstrate our knowledge of the Civil Rights Movement • WALThat Latinos and Native Americans confronted injustices in the 1960s • WALThat Campaigns for civil rights and economic justice won better representation and opportunity for Latinos and Native Americans

18. February 14,15 2012Procedures • Take 5 minutes to CRAM- utilize section quizzes • Complete Key Terms Quiz • When finished, complete Guided Reading on Chapter 31, Section 1 • Utilize Facts on File: Cesar Chavez and the Chicano Movement and The American Indian Movement and Native American Civil Rights • Compose a series (at least 3) of If…Then statements which address the effects of the social movements of the 1960s, include the impact of minority groups other than the mainstream African American Civil Rights movement. (Written Response WKST)

19. February 14,15 2012Homework • Read 31.3, 33.3 and complete a Guided Reading Worksheet • 33.3 posted onlin or can be transferred into your notebook

20. February 16,21 2012Expectations • WALThat Through protests and marches, women confronted social and economic barriers in American society • WALhat The rise of the women’s movement during the 1960s advanced women’s place in the work force and society

21. February 16,21 2012Procedures • Jigsaw Guided Reading Chapter 31.2 • Read Excerpt of Betty Friedan’s Feminine Mystique • Complete a set of Focus questions using statistical data from 2009 Time Magazine Article • Read Pro v Con: Equal Rights Amendment and debate the reasons for ratification • Read If Men Could Menstruate by Gloria Steinem. What is your reaction? (Written Response WKST)

22. February 16,21 2012Homework • Research and share contemporary music lyrics which are anti-establishment • Complete Other Minorities Worksheet • Print out or copy into notebooks

23. February 22,23 2012Expectations • WALThat The ideals and lifestyle of the counterculture challenged the traditional views of Americans • WALThat the music, art and politics of the counterculture have left enduring marks on American society • WALThat Issues involving healthcare, education, civil rights and equal rights for women continue to challenge America

24. February 22,23 2012Procedures • Jigsaw Guided Reading Chapter 31.3 • Listen to 1960s Counterculture lyrics and discuss the anti-establishment, eastern philosophy, themes inherent • Utilize Facts on File: The Counterculture • Review Homework • Other Minorities Worksheet

25. February 22,23 2012Homework • Prepare for TEST on Civil Rights and Social Change

26. February 24,27 2012Expectations • WALT demonstrate our knowledge of Civil Rights and Social Change

27. February 24,27 2012Procedures • Complete Multiple Choice and Matching section • Complete Written Response