Civil Rights

Civil Rights — Classroom Collection

Pair powerful narratives with rigorous reading and writing tasks to explore equality, protest, and the rule of law. Guides build historical context while keeping the focus on civic literacy and ethical decision-making.

Students trace claims, evaluate rhetoric, and connect past struggles to contemporary questions about rights and responsibilities.

What you'll find

  • Printable PDF + Google Slides worksheets with short-answer & discussion prompts
  • Answer keys and teacher tips for pacing and differentiation
  • Mix of classic and contemporary films to reach diverse learners
  • CCSS-aligned ELA skills; SEL ties where appropriate

Spotlight Films

  • Hidden Figures (PG – 2016) — Students analyze how Katherine, Mary, and Dorothy confront barriers at NASA, quantify the math behind the missions, and summarize why recognition matters in STEM.
  • 13th (TV-MA – 2016) — Prompts lead learners to synthesize evidence about incarceration, law, and policy, then craft argument paragraphs with cited claims and counterclaims.
  • To Kill a Mockingbird (NR – 1962) — Close-reading questions examine justice, empathy, and moral courage through Atticus, Scout, and the trial’s outcomes.

Use film to teach civil rights topics with ready-to-print worksheets, evidence-based prompts, and Google Slides versions for flexible delivery.