Civil Rights Museum Project

Throughout this year, we have discussed the questions what it means to be an American, and what we mean when we say that something—an idea, event, or attitude—is American.  In many ways, the Civil Rights Era provides examples testing, celebrating, building, and challenging that term and those ideas.   For this project, you are to explore that question as it relates to a particular person or event from the Civil Rights era.

Here is the link to the full assignment.

Today in class, you will be learning about methods that you can use in order to begin your research. You will be practicing those skills by exploring four different people or events from the full list. I've assigned you two already and you can choose two more. You will complete the form for your practice research by Thursday, 12/12 at 11:59 PM. Here is the link for the practice research.

Additionally, if you want to specifically request a topic for your museum project here is the link to make your request. All requests must also be submitted by Thursday, 12/12 at 11:59 PM. You may request any topic on the list (you are not limited to those that you completed for practice). There are no guarantees that you will receive your requested topic however, if you do not make a request, you will automatically be assigned a topic at random.

Once you have received your topic, you should begin your research and start planning and creating your museum display. You will have two work days in class next week. By the end of class on Friday, 12/20, you should submit this form describing your initial work.