Our resources include detailed lesson plans, concise guides, quick worksheets, richly annotated primary sources, and more.
-
-
Human Rights
Learn to define human rights and explore resources that highlight the global impact of their existence.
Women in the Civil Rights Movement
Highlighting the leadership of women during the movement, including the National Council of Negro Women and their president, Dorothy Height.
-
-
Mayoral Firsts: Maynard Jackson and Shirley Franklin
This lesson introduces students to the impactful lives of Maynard Jackson and Shirley Franklin, highlighting their early backgrounds, significant accomplishments, and lasting contributions to the city’s history. -
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Explore our collection of curricular materials on the historic March on Washington, featuring lesson plans, primary sources, and biographies for an in-depth study of this pivotal event in civil rights history.
-
Human Rights 101: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In this lesson, students will learn how human rights differ from civil rights and gain introductory knowledge of how the international community united to define and defend human rights. -
Forging Excellence: The Creation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Explore the rich history and significance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States, highlighting their contributions to higher education and the civil rights movement from the 19th century to present. -
-
White House Letters, 1963
Letters to and from the White House about the March on Washington, 1963. Source: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Explore by type
-
Primary Source
Explore primary source materials to facilitate inquiry-based learning. -
Secondary Source
Explore secondary source materials to facilitate inquiry-based learning. -
Lesson Plan
Unlock endless learning with our custom lesson plans. -
Background Essay
Dive into the topics with our introductory background essays. -
Biography
Get to know the people and organizations who made a difference. -
Timeline
Place historical events in context with timelines for each lesson plan.