Civil Rights Movement
Books:
Child
of the Civil Rights Movement
In this Bank
Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year, Paula Young
Shelton, daughter of Civil Rights activist Andrew Young, brings a child’s
unique perspective to an important chapter in America’s history. Paula grew up
in the deep south, in a world where whites had and blacks did not. With an
activist father and a community of leaders surrounding her, including Uncle
Martin (Martin Luther King), Paula watched and listened to the struggles,
eventually joining with her family—and thousands of others—in the historic
march from Selma to Montgomery.
Freedom Summer
Joe is white
and John Henry is black, and in the South in 1964, that means John Henry isn't
allowed to do everything his best friend is. Then a law is passed that forbids
segregation and opens the town pool to everyone. Joe and John Henry are so
excited they race each other there...only to discover that it takes more than a
new law to change people's hearts.
Martin's
Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This
picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young
readers to learn about one of the world's most influential leaders, Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a
captivating narrative to tell the story of his life. With stunning art by
acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier, Martin's
Big Words is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America-and
the world-forever.
A Picture Book of Rosa Parks (Picture Book Biographies) (Picture Book Biography)
March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World
Martin Luther
King, Jr.'s, sister remembers the March on Washington.
From Dr. Martin Luther King's sister, the definitive tribute to the man, the march, and the speech that changed a nation.
From Dr. Martin Luther King's sister, the definitive tribute to the man, the march, and the speech that changed a nation.
Technology:
This site has videos, activities, games, and information
about the Civil Rights Movements for students.
Video Series documenting the Civil
Rights Movement
Finishing the Dream:
Learning from the Civil Right Era
http://www.nbclearn.com/portal/site/learn/finishing-the-dream
BrainPop Jr. has several videos, quizes, and activities that relate to the Civil Rights Movement
http://www.brainpopjr.com/search/?keyword=Civil+rights
BrainPop Jr. has several videos, quizes, and activities that relate to the Civil Rights Movement
http://www.brainpopjr.com/search/?keyword=Civil+rights
Other
Resources:
Civil Rights Movement: Photos, Activities and Commentary
The Best of History websites
"Martin's Big Words" is a good one! I remember my teacher reading it to us in 5th grade. I think you have compiled a great list of resources for teaching about the Civil Rights movement. "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" is another great read, for anyone teaching about Civil Rights at the middle grades level.
ReplyDeleteGreat text set Tina! I think the book titled Child of the Civil Rights Movement is a great way to show this time in history from a different perspective and viewpoint. I also like Brain Pop, Jr. because it helps define this period of time in a way that younger students can better understand. And the picture book of Rosa Parks would be a great way to introduce the idea of a biography along with describing an event from the Civil Rights Movement.
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