http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/civilrights/index1.html
Grades: Activities for Grade levels 3-5 (5 plans); 6-8 (4 plans); 9-12 (4 plans).
These lesson plans exhibit a Language arts focus; the activities are centered around using American Literature to teach the Civil Rights movement. Also includes a list of online resources for each activity. Presents a clear walkthrough for each activity.
New Perspectives on the Civil Rights Movement 