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    About the Civil Rights Movement Worksheet

    The Civil Rights Movement is a comprehensive educational resource focusing on historical research and analysis skills. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, The Civil Rights Movement guides students through understanding this pivotal period in American history while developing essential academic writing techniques.

    Students learn to analyze historical texts, practice summarization and paraphrasing skills, and properly cite sources while studying the key events, leaders, and achievements of the Civil Rights Movement. The worksheet combines social studies content knowledge with critical thinking and writing skills, helping students understand both historical significance and academic documentation methods.

    What will your child learn through this worksheet?

    • Historical analysis and research methodology
    • Text summarization and paraphrasing skills
    • Source documentation and citation practices
    • Civil rights history comprehension

    Learning Outcomes

    Cognitive

    • This interactive worksheet develops historical analysis abilities
    • Students learn to evaluate civil rights era information critically

    Psychomotor

    • Through this worksheet, students practice academic writing techniques
    • Develop skills in organizing historical information

    Affective

    • This interactive worksheet cultivates appreciation for civil rights history
    • Develops empathy and understanding of social justice

    Reinforce

    • The worksheet enhances understanding of civic engagement
    • Strengthens historical research and documentation skills

    Tags

    civil rights movement, historical research, social justice, African American history, academic writing, source citation, historical analysis, Martin Luther King Jr, civil rights era, research skills, American history, nonviolent protest, social change, historical documentation, civil rights legislation

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