Become an "eyewitness" to history with these unique books. The Eye on History series provides the necessary supplements for those topics not adequately addressed by the secondary basal history texts. The books are designed to help students understand history in new and exciting ways. Each book in the series brings history to life through fictionalized accounts of those who lived them.
Most lessons are introduced through a fictitious letter, postcard, or diary entry written by an "eyewitness" that contains references to historical facts. Thought-provoking discussion questions, student activity sheets, and suggestions for extending the lessons are also included.
The Civil Rights Movement seeks to acquaint your students with the causes and results of the American Civil Rights Movement. They will learn how the Movement began, how Martin Luther King, Jr. became such a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement, how the Movement affected America's laws and attitudes about African-Americans, and more through fictional journal entries, newspaper articles, letters, and editorials. The activities and questions following each article encourage students to think critically about the past, ponder why people made the choices they made, and what they may have done if faced with a similar situation. 1-56822-779-5
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