Module 1 - Unit 2 - Lesson 1
449 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Grade K-5
Lesson Overview
Learning Targets/Objectives:
- Discuss the purpose of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- Understand the role of the Montgomery Bus Boycott during the Civil Rights Movement.
Success Criteria:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott by complete the reflection.
- Order the historical facts about the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Social Emotional Openers (SEL)
SEL Opener:
- OPTION 1: Show an image of a modern local city bus and a city bus from 1950s (side by side).
- Discussion Questions: Have you ever been on a city bus? Does anyone have a parent/guardian who takes a bus to work? How would the ride feel if you had to stand the whole time?
- OPTION 2: Set up the seats/desks to simulate a bus. Choose a “feature” (i.e. blue jeans) and have the students sit in the front vs. the back and standing vs. sitting based on what they are wearing. Switch the “reason” for the front vs. the back and standing vs. sitting.
- Discussion Questions: How did it feel to sit in the front? How did it feel to sit in the back? How did it feel to stand while others were sitting? How did it feel to sit while others were standing? When would someone feel like it is unfair?