Let the Children March

Children's Crusade

Overview

Pair the picture book, Let the Children March, with primary sources to have students investigate the beliefs of the marchers and their supporters. After, students can tell the story, in words or pictures, of a march they have participated in or a march they could imagine themselves participating in because they passionately support that cause.

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Grade

Elementary

Subjects

Civics, English Language Arts, Social Studies

Length

40-60 minutes

Topics

1963, Birmingham, Children's march, children's protest, civil rights

Author

Tom Bober

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