The Struggle for Equal Rights from the Founding to Today

In this two‐​part lesson, students will be introduced to the idea of equal rights and explore the historical roots of the idea, times where it has fallen short in American history, and movements to better live up to its standard.

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Standards

C3

Grades

11, 12

Subjects

Rights and Responsibilities, Foundations of Democracy, Citizenship

Issues

Discrimination, Civility, Ethics

Resource Types

Modules (Teaching Unit), Lesson Plans

Teaching Strategies

Analysis, Whole Class, Small Group, Individual Work, Writing

Constitution Articles

First Amendment, 15th Amendment, 19th Amendment, 26th Amendment