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This complete KS3 history lesson is designed to fit within the IMYC Celebrations Unit, focusing on how people in the United States responded to conflict and change during the 1950s, a time when racial segregation was legally enforced. Suitable for Grade 6 or lower ability classes, this lesson introduces students to key historical events, figures, and social movements through accessible, engaging activities.

Perfect for:

KS3 History or Humanities

IMYC thematic units (Celebrations)

Exploring civil rights, social justice, and change

Differentiated instruction and inclusive classrooms

Included in this resource:

Fully planned PowerPoint lesson

Starter tasks to activate prior knowledge

Differentiated exit tasks to assess understanding

Accessible historical content on segregation and resistance

Opportunities for reflection, discussion, and personal connection

This lesson encourages empathy, critical thinking, and historical understanding of how everyday people responded to injustice—laying a foundation for deeper learning around rights, activism, and social change.

51ºÚÁÏ Notice:
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