Goal:
To hear the story of children’s involvement in the Civil Rights movement and to consider how to work for social change.

Activities:
Read: The Children’s Crusade, by Kate Rohde

Discuss:
Why do you think the adults finally agreed to let the children march?
Why did Sheriff Connor act the way he did?
How might your life be different if you had been born of another race?
How would you define “fairness?”

Social Action:
Read 10 Tips for Taking Social Action. As a family, brainstorm problems that you would like to work to resolve. Use the blank forms to fill in your ideas and come up with a plan.