PBS Teachers: Thematic Teaching- the Civil Rights in American Literature: Activity Ideas

PBS Teachers

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.