Whether you're a veteran history teacher or new to teaching about the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, this course offers fresh strategies and engaging content. Explore innovative approaches using primary sources and interactive learning experiences. You'll compile a list of "lesser-known" individuals, topics, and organizations crucial to understanding the movement's complexity. Engage actively with the music and artwork of this historical period through a "Perceive" activity, and discover ways to connect the Civil Rights Movement to current events. This course emphasizes critical thinking and promotes a broader understanding of ongoing struggles for equality and social justice.