Whether you are a veteran history teacher or teaching about the U.S. Civil Rights Movement for the first time, this course offers fresh teaching strategies and content that engages students. Educators will evaluate various approaches to teaching this historical event using primary sources and interactive learning experiences. Compile a list of "lesser known" individuals, topics, and organizations that should be included when teaching about the Civil Rights Movement. Become actively engaged with the music and artwork of this historical time through a "Perceive" activity, and encourage students to draw connections between the Civil Rights Movement and current events. This course highlights the need  for critical thinking, and promotes a broader understanding of ongoing struggles for equality and social justice.