Lesson Plan: The Emmett Till Story

In this lesson, students will view videos to hear eyewitness accounts of what occurred while Emmett Till was visiting family in Mississippi. They will learn about the timeline of events, how they unfolded and the subsequent trial for the men involved. Students will also consider the impact this had on the Civil Rights movement and the legacy.

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Grades

8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects

History

Resource Types

Lesson Plans, Media