Boycott (2001) 2-Hour Lesson with Worksheet for Grades 7-12

For students in Grades 7–12, this engaging two-hour lesson brings the Montgomery Bus Boycott to life using the HBO movie Boycott (2001). It skillfully and captivatingly combines civics, history, and critical thinking. Students investigate how common people used nonviolent resistance to bring about amazing change.

Structured pre-watching exercises, guided movie screening, and insightful post-viewing discussions are all part of the course. Active viewing and in-depth comprehension are supported with a thorough student workbook. Students examine important individuals including Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They look at personal sacrifice, community organizing, and leadership. They also relate current social justice movements to historical occurrences.

The plan is effective in social studies, ELA, and history schools and is in line with Common Core criteria. It provides powerful differentiation tactics, extension ideas, and unambiguous judgments. Teachers have access to all the resources they require. This lesson fosters critical thinking, empathy, and intellectual conversation. It is perfect for imparting human rights knowledge with impact, clarity, and purpose.