1. Remember the Titans

2. Before watching the movie students will need an understanding of the following topics: Slavery in the USA American Civil War Civil Rights Movement Little Rock v Board of Education 1968 Olympics Background information

3. Decide which topic you would like to explore further. Compile your information and decide how you can share your knowledge with others in the class. Become the expert

4. Investigate the beginnings of slavery in the United States. 1. Explain how slavery developed in the USA through maps, a photograph montage or other visual means. 2. Write and perform a monologue describing what it was like to be a slave. This may be done as a podcast or vodcast if you prefer. 3. Create a timeline showing the history of slavery in the United States. Slavery in the USA

5. Find out about the American Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg. 1. Create a map showing who was involved in the American Civil War. 2. Write a letter home explaining the events of the Battle of Gettysburg. 3. Investigate what it was like to be a black soldier during the American Civil War. Explain your experiences to the people of your town. The American Civil War

6. Investigate racial segregation. 1. Find some images illustrating racial segregation. Explain how both white and black people may have felt about it. 2. Investigate Rosa Parks. a) Write a short biography about her, explaining her importance. OR b) Re-enact the event for which she became famous. Civil Rights Movement

7. Find out about the history of the Little Rock 9 and Brown versus the Board of Education. 1. Imagine you are a news reporter at the time. Write or record a news report explaining what this case was about. 2. Discuss the judge’s ruling on this case and explain what the results were. Little Rock v Board of Education

8. Explore and explain the significance of the Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympic Games. Have a look at the following video to help you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fML9GOfiuBs 1. Imagine you were one of the people involved in the incident. Explain/re-enact what actually happened, including what was meant by the gesture. 2. Create a “Black Power” poster, explaining what happened, and why the action was taken. 1968 Olympics