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My Uncle Martin's Words for America
By: Angela Farris Watkins
A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.
By: David A. Adler
Civil Rights Movement
By: Veronica B. Wilkins
Dad, Jackie, and Me
By: Myron Uhlberg
Jackie Robinson
By: Emma E. Haldy
Jimmy Carter
By: Emma E. Haldy

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Learning about Human Rights in Primary Grades-Amnesty Intl.

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Learning about Human Rights in Primary Grades-Amnesty Intl.

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There are some great resourcdes and lessons here for understanding human and civil rights.

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This is really for older students. The video has a lot of higher level vocab so might not work to show 2nd grade. But, might be a good resource for teachers.

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Juliette Gordon Low | Georgia Stories | PBS LearningMedia

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The life of Juliette Gordon Low is the story of a woman who outgrew the tormenting superficialities of upper-class society to accomplish a major service to people of all classes and races: the founding of the Girl Scouts.

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Books, Blogs, and Family Papers

There's so much great information out there about Juliette Gordon Low.

Ginger Wadsworth's 2012 book, First Girl Scout: The Life of Juliette Low, is a terrific introduction to the life story of Girl Scouts' founder. In 2012Stacey Cordery wrote a more in-depth biography, Juliette Gordon Low: The Remarkable Founder of Girl Scouts, and kept a blog, with fascinating tidbits, about her research.

The Georgia Historical Society holds an online exhibit on Juliette Low that includes many of Juliette Low's original letters and papers, and much early Girl Scout material. A curriculum guide about Juliette Low is also available at the Georgia Historical Society in the Featured Historical Figures section.

The Savannah College of Art and Design has recently honored women of vision from Savannah. They have written a curriculum to highlight these historical and contemporary figures.

If you have questions not answered in the above resources, we encourage you to fill out an information request form and send it to the specified contact at the GSUSA Archives.

Learn more about our collection, or submit a research request.

The Library of Congress has a wealth of images related to Girl Scouts as well as other Girl Scout material.

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Books, Blogs, and Family Papers There's so much great information out there about Juliette Gordon Low. Ginger Wadsworth's 2012 book, First Girl Scout: The Life of Juliette Low, is a terrific introduction to the life story of Girl Scouts' founder.

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This 360 Virtual Tour starts in the replica of the Oval Office. It would be a great resource to use for a scavenger hunt about Carter.

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Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum - Indoors, United States - Google Arts & Culture

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Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online.

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The President's Travels (19 Units) The Panama Canal Treaties-How Treaties are Ratified Carter Center Teacher Resource Center
Civics Activities
Primary Source Birthday Challenge Museum Scavenger Hunt - Elementary Museum Scavenger Hunt - Secondary A Remarkable Portrait Scavenger Hunt - Elementary A Remarkable Portrait Scavenger Hunt - Secondary The Constitution and You - Elementary The Constitution and You - Middle The Constitution and You -High The Equal Rights Amendment and You - High
International Paint Pals: Primary Sources of Peace
Teamwork - Elementary Family, Culture and Traditions - Middle
AP U.S. History Document-Based Exercises
The Antiquities Act 19th Amendment (Women's Suffrage) Camp David Peace Accords Civilian Conservation Corps Hostage Crisis in Iran Panama Canal Treaties
National History Day 2021, "Communication in History: The Key to Understanding"
Jimmy Carter for National History Day Student Workshop Suggested Topics for National History Day 2021 National Archives NHD Resources
NHD Official Website

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National Archives Educator Resources
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Presidential Libraries
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Georgia Standards of Excellence
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Planning for the Future: President Carter and the Energy Crisis, Session One
Education - Teacher Resources Education - Professional DevelopmentOnline Event February 2, 2021 at 11:00 am

On February 2, 1977, less than two weeks after assuming the Presidency, Jimmy Carter addressed the nation in a televised "fireside chat" to speak to Americans about the looming Energy Crisis. What tools and resources does the Constitution provide the Executive branch to take on such a crisis? What role do the other branches of government play? How did ordinary Americans respond to help reshape our democracy and life as we know it? This program will examine the 39th President's response to this crisis through the lens of primary sources of the Carter Library and National Archives.

The target audience for this program is students and teachers grades 6-12. To sign up for either the 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM session, complete the online 2021 Presidential Primary Sources Project Teacher Registration Form.

Planning for the Future: President Carter and the Energy Crisis, Session Two
Education - Teacher Resources Education - Professional DevelopmentOnline Event February 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm

On February 2, 1977, less than two weeks after assuming the Presidency, Jimmy Carter addressed the nation in a televised "fireside chat" to speak to Americans about the looming Energy Crisis. What tools and resources does the Constitution provide the Executive branch to take on such a crisis? What role do the other branches of government play? How did ordinary Americans respond to help reshape our democracy and life as we know it? This program will examine the 39th President's response to this crisis through the lens of primary sources of the Carter Library and National Archives.

The target audience for this program is students and teachers grades 6-12. To sign up for either the 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM session, complete the online 2021 Presidential Primary Sources Project Teacher Registration Form.

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The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library is part of the presidential libraries system administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, a federal agency.

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American History: The Legacy of Jackie Robinson

In this Nearpod VR lesson students read about Jackie Robinson - the first African-American major league baseball player. Students will learn about his baseball career and the broader impact his legacy had on integration in the United States.

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American History: The Legacy of Jackie Robinson

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Nearpod Lesson-There is a lot of reading in this one. Might be a good Teacher Led Nearpod.

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5. Jackie Robinson: Champion of Equality

In this lesson, students will explain what Mary McLeod Bethune did to help African American girls and how Jackie Robinson fought for civil rights. They will also demonstrate an understanding of the word "challenge."

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5. Jackie Robinson: Champion of Equality

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5. Jackie Robinson: Champion of Equality In this lesson, students will explain what Mary McLeod Bethune did to help African American girls and how Jackie Robinson fought for civil rights. They will also demonstrate an understanding of the word "challenge."

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Search Classroom Resources | PBS LearningMedia

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Find classroom resources for teachers and students. Search for videos, lesson plans, and games aligned to state and national standards.

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Here is another way to take your kids on a field trip of Civil Rights sites.

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American History: Martin Luther King Jr..

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This lesson provides an overview of this momentous holiday. Who was Martin Luther King, Jr? Why do we celebrate his life?

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11 Must-See Stops on the US Civil Rights Trail in Georgia

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11 Must-See Stops on the US Civil Rights Trail in Georgia

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The next best thing to being able to walk the Civil Rights Trail with your students. Take them on a virtual field trip.

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Official Georgia Tourism & Travel Website | Explore Georgia.org

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The U.S. Civil Rights Trail is a collection of more than 100 churches, courthouses, schools, museums and other landmarks in the Southern states and beyond that played a pivotal role in advancing social justice in the 1950s and 1960s, shifting the course of history. The 11 sites on the trail in Georgia include the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta, historic churches in Albany that led a grassroots campaign to end discrimination in southwest Georgia, and a historic school and meeting place for civil rights leaders in Midway on the Georgia coast.

The 11 attractions in Georgia on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail are located in three cities:
Albany

Albany Civil Rights Institute

Shiloh Baptist Church

Atlanta

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birth Home

The King Center

Ebenezer Baptist Church

APEX Museum

Elbert P. Tuttle United States Court of Appeals Building

Center for Civil and Human Rights

The Carter Center

Midway

Dorchester Academy Boys' Dormitory

Learn more about the civil rights landmarks below, and plan your trip to explore historic locations and significant events in the American civil rights movement in Georgia.

Find more trip ideas to learn about African American Heritage in Georgia on ExploreGeorgia.org.

Albany

Albany Civil Rights Institute

Visit the Albany Civil Rights Institute (formerly known as the Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum at Old Mount Zion) to learn the story of the Albany Movement, a coalition of residents, churches and their congregations, students, and civil rights organizations that led a grassroots campaign to end discrimination in public facilities and achieve voters' rights in southwest Georgia. The 12,315-foot facility is situated next to the Old Mt. Zion Baptist Church, a historic 1906 building that was the primary site of mass meetings. Browse interactive exhibits and photographs, and on every second Saturday of the month, hear performances by the Freedom Singers, vocalists of the Albany Movement.

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church was another site where mass meetings were held during the Albany Movement. Working closely with Old Mt. Zion Baptist Church across the street on Whitney Avenue, both churches held mass meetings with crowds exceeding 1,500 people when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to their members in 1961. A Georgia Historical Society Civil Rights Trail marker honoring the Albany Movement is located in front of the church. Shiloh hosts performances by the Freedom Singers during Black History Month and annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations.

Atlanta

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

The experience at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park begins when visitors approach the Visitors Center, passing by the Civil Rights Walk of Fame with shoe imprints of pioneers in the American Civil Rights Movement noted in the pavement. Along the walk is a statue of Mahatma Gandhi with inscribed quotes from the India leader who greatly influenced King's nonviolent movement for social change.

Inside the center, travelers can view a video presentation about the movement and see the multimedia exhibit "Courage to Lead," or youth can experience the "Children of Courage" exhibit. Families also can walk down Freedom Road. At the information desk, reserve your space for a guided tour of King's birth home. The Visitor Center is surrounded by pathways and the International World Peace Rose Garden that leads to the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birth Home

Martin Luther King, Jr. was born at this home of his maternal grandparents, A.D. and Jennie Williams, on Jan. 15, 1929. A.D. Williams purchased the house in 1909. When Martin Luther King, Sr. married Alberta Williams, the King family moved into the house on Auburn Avenue, where they lived until 1941. The birth home is one block east of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in the residential section of the Auburn Avenue Historic District. It is a two-story house with a front porch, parlor, study, kitchen, dining room, bedroom and bathroom on the first level. The second floor includes four bedrooms and a bathroom.

The King Center

In 1968, Coretta Scott King established the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change ( The King Center), and it moved to its present location in 1981 adjacent to Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and the National Historical Park. It contains an outdoor memorial with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King's crypt surrounded by reflecting pools and an eternal flame. A walkway leads visitors into Freedom Hall, where art from Africa and Georgia is displayed in the Grand Foyer, and special programs are held inside the large theater/auditorium. The King Center has a bookstore/gift shop and resource center on the ground level. Exhibits on the second floor honor Dr. and Mrs. King, Mahatma Gandhi and Rosa Parks.

Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church

Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church is one of the buildings that comprise the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. The three-story, red brick structure was built in 1914 and completed in 1922 under the leadership of Reverend A.D. Williams, the church's second pastor. Rev. A.D. Williams led the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church from 1894 until his sudden death in 1931. Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. was Ebenezer's third pastor, leading the church from 1933 until he retired in 1975. His son, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., served as co-pastor in 1947 until he attended Crozer Theological Seminary. Martin Luther King, Jr. co-pastored Ebenezer again with his father from 1960 until his assassination on April 4, 1968.

APEX Museum

The APEX Museum (African American Panoramic Experience) is located in the historic Atlanta School Book Depository building in the heart of the Atlanta's Sweet Auburn Historic District. Dedicated to telling the story of the people of the African Diaspora and their contributions to America and the world, the museum features rotating art and photographic exhibits.

Elbert P. Tuttle U.S. Court of Appeals Building

The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse was completed in 1910 as an early 20th century federal building in downtown Atlanta. The building presently houses the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and a research library occupies the basement where post office rooms and sorting bins were located. The building was the location of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals during the American Civil Rights Movement. It is a National Historic Landmark because the court enforced Brown v. Board of Education and implemented nationally significant civil rights legislation. Elbert Parr Tuttle administered the court in the 1960s and authored significant court opinions that overcame massive resistance in school desegregation and voting rights cases. An exhibit on Judge Tuttle and his civil rights achievements is located on the third floor outside the appellate courtroom.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is dedicated to the achievements of the American Civil Rights Movement as well as the worldwide human rights movement. Opened in 2014, the center is located at Pemberton Place, a site donated by the Coca-Cola Company, which links it to nearby attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola and Centennial Olympic Park.

"Voice to the Voiceless: The Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection" exhibit features rotating artifacts that are associated with Dr. King from his youth through his assassination. "Rolls Down Like Water: The American Civil Rights Movement" gallery focuses on significant events in the movement augmented by interactive exhibits, such as a lunch counter sit-in. "The Spark of Conviction: The Global Human Rights Movement" gallery explores modern-day activism worldwide.

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum (The Carter Center)

The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum is the repository of information and historical materials from the Carter presidency. Opened in 1986, the library archives include more than 27 million pages of documents related to the Carter presidency that curators make available to researchers. The museum exhibits photographs, a life-size replica of the Oval Office, videos and rotating material from the collection.

Midway

Dorchester Academy Boys' Dormitory

Dorchester Academy, established in 1868, was one of the earliest private schools that educated freedmen. Today, the two remaining buildings on the 30-acre campus are the 1934 boys' dormitory, a National Historic Landmark, and the principal's residence that is the Dorchester Museum. When the school closed in 1940, the dormitory became the Dorchester Cooperative Center, a hub for voter registration drives.

Dorchester Academy was the host site for Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) adult literacy and voter registration seminars led by Septima Clark. Rev. Andrew Young administered the program, and SCLC Director of Education Dorothy Cotton recruited students in the Citizenship Education Program. Martin Luther King, Jr. was frequently the keynote speaker at the conclusion of weeklong citizenship classes at Dorchester and funneled potential students through the People-to-People tours he led for the SCLC Voter Education Project.

In January 1963, SCLC Executive Director Wyatt Tee Walker and 11 SCLC staff, including King, Abernathy and Young, met at Dorchester and planned the strategy for the Birmingham Campaign. When violence erupted in Birmingham, Congress ultimately passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Find out more about the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, including more than 100 attractions in 14 states, at civilrightstrail.com.

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Research Quilt on the African American Experience

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Research Quilt on the African American Experience

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This might be an interesting activity for students to do and share online. Students could build quilt pieces about Civil Rights sites, key people, events. They could use Google Slides to create their quilt pieces. You could share as a slide deck or piece the images together in a padlet or even in a document to share with the community digitally.

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Brief Description

This activity introduces students to the research process as they investigate the contributions of African American leaders of the 1900s. Each student constructs a quilt square highlighting the achievements of an individual. The class shares the finished quilt with the community.

Objectives
Students

learn about the research process

investigate the contributions of key African American leaders in the 1900s

construct a quilt highlighting the achievements of the leaders

share the quilt with the community.

Key Concepts

research, African American, black history, community, quilt

Materials Needed

copies of the Research Template

computers with Internet access or library resources about African American leaders

index cards

copies of the Research Quilt Rubric

one 12-inch-square piece of fabric per student

materials students can use to create their quilt squares (felt, fabric paint, markers, etc.)

Lesson Plan

As a class, brainstorm the names of influential and noteworthy African American leaders of the 20th century. Encourage students to share the achievements or accomplishments of each individual. From this list, each student should select one person to research.

Distribute a copy of the Research Template to each student. Tell students to use library or Internet sources to research their selected leader. (The Research Template will guide students through this process.) Demonstrate how to record significant pieces of information on index cards and to cite sources. Provide some instruction about how much and what type of information should go on each card. (The students will not actually write a paper, but this is a great opportunity to introduce them to this process).

When each student completes the research for the chosen leader, he or she can choose the information to depict on a quilt square. Ask the student to choose at least three facts about the leader. Encourage the student to think creatively about depicting ideas related to that person. For example, a square about Rosa Parks could include a bus, sewing items, and a protestor's sign.

Distribute and discuss the Research Quilt Rubric.

Provide the materials for students to make their quilt squares. Tell students they must leave a 1-inch border around the edges to sew the pieces together. Allow students two to three days to construct their quilt squares.

On the fifth day, have students sit together and assemble the quilt. This may take more than one day, and you may wish to invite students' families to help stitch the quilt together.

On the sixth day, invite parents, grandparents, administrators, and community leaders into the classroom. Allow each student to highlight his or her quilt square and to share something learned from the research. Display the quilt in the school.

Extension: Help students develop a trivia game using the facts students learned about the leaders. Students can play the game with the guests invited to view the quilt.

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Assessment

Evaluate and grade each student's completed Research Template. Give the equivalent of a test grade for a completed quilt square. (See each student's Research Quilt Rubric.) Give a participation grade for quilt assembly.

Lesson Plan Source
Kimberly Emanuel, ([email protected] ) Union Grove Middle School, McDonough, Georgia

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The African American Experience: A Research Quilt

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Some ideas for talking about Dr. King's work and life including some audio clips of Dr. King speaking.

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Join Education World this January as we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. We have articles, lesson ideas, books, activities, and much more -- all to help you meet your holiday needs. Schools celebrate Martin Luther King and his dream Each January many schools celebrate the life of Martin Luther King by bringing to life his words and his dream.