Stories of Freedom & Justice: Learning Resources
Stories of Freedom & Justice: Learning Resources
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With the right resources, learners of any age can engage with the topics of nonviolence and civil rights. In this activity, students will watch and discuss a 22-minute video of a theater presentation created by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The activity could also include an in-classroom simulation, extension activities, and a sing-along performance of a freedom song.
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More than ever before, the National Museum of American History today shines new light on American history. The museum works to ensure that our collections, exhibitions, research, publications and educational programs all support the Museum’s basic mission—to inspire a broader understanding of our nation and its many peoples—and to make our exhibitions and programs as accessible as possible to all visitors.