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Examining the Legacy of the American Civil Rights Era
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| Grades | 11 – 12 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | Five 50-minute sessions (plus additional time for viewing Legacy: Black and White in America, optional) |
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Champaign, Illinois |
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