Malcolm X Lesson Plan: Individuals’ Contributions and Identities
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6-8, 9-12, BrainPOP, Famous Historical Figures, Lesson Plan, Malcolm X, Social Studies, Teacher Resources
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This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Malcolm X, and supports the standard of understanding how individuals have contributed to social change in the United States. Students demonstrate understanding through a variety of projects.
Step 1: ACTIVATE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Display an image of civil rights leaders Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr., such as the one shown below:
Ask students:
Step 2: BUILD BACKGROUND
Step 3: APPLY
Students synthesize their ideas and express them through one or more of the following projects. They can work individually or collaborate.
Step 4: REFLECT & ASSESS
Reflect: Students reflect on what they’ve learned about Malcolm X. Prompt them by asking questions such as:
Assess: Wrap up the lesson with the Malcolm X Challenge.
Step 5: Extend Learning
Time Zone X: Malcolm X: This interactive timeline game challenges players to put historical events in chronological order.
Black History Unit: Continue to build understanding around important Black history figures and events with more BrainPOP topics.
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