This lesson offers students an opportunity to look back at civic action taken by youth in the past and see the impact it has had on their lives today. Students are given articles to further their knowledge and begin the process of connecting civic action and their lives today. They look at current topics and think about ways they can begin changes that will impact others. The concept and implementation of the lesson is well thought out; however, it lacks a complete follow through at the end. Students are not expected to spend enough time researching and reading up on current issues to create their action plan. It feels a bit rushed at the end.

This lesson offers teachers a variety of learning and teaching strategies, as well as offering the students lots of opportunities to express themselves on various civil rights related issues in several ways. Students have individual, partner and group work, and there is plenty of movement around the classroom, as well. Students are given real-life comparisons from the 1950’s into their present in a relatable way.