Share the importance of Rosa Park's legacy with your students. Bring classrooms to life with MY HERO's Multimedia Resources and Lesson Plan for Teachers. Includes discussion guide and learning outcomes.
Students read the following stories written by students about their hero Rosa Parks and consider the discussion questions and activity.
(One story is available in text with audio allowing students to listen as they read along.)
A student from France writes about why her heroine is Rosa Parks.
High school student essay about his hero Rosa Parks.
This story about Rosa Parks is available in text with audio.
Students watch the following film before considering the discussion questions and activity.
This documentary is focused on Rosie Parks' 40 years of community service in the city of Detroit.
Students analyze the artwork below and consider the discussion questions and activity.
Rosa Parks by Robert Shetterly, AWTT.org , 2002 Americans Who Tell the Truth "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in." - Rosa Parks -
Portrait of Rosa Parks by Gail Slockett
Discussion Questions and Activity
1. Rosa Parks is an example that one person can make a difference and motivate others. Research the effect the Montgomery Bus Boycott had on the Civil Rights Movement.
2. What were some of the difficulties that Rosa Parks faced during and after the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
3. How did Rosa Parks activism continued after her move to Detroit?
4. Analyze the two portraits of Rosa Parks. How do the artists portray her strength?
5. Why is it important today to remember heroes like Rosa Parks who are symbols of non-violent resistance to oppression? Identify non-violent activist heroes currently working against oppression.
Learning Outcome
Students will develop critical thinking skills as they reflect on the legacy of Rosa Parks and identify activists resisting oppression in a non-violent manner in today's world.
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The Rosa Parks lesson plan was created by MY HERO Education Outreach Director Laura Nietzer. |
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Students can share their Hero Essays, Films and Art through our Create Program
Outstanding essays submitted to MY HERO will be considered for a certificate/t-shirt prize or be featured on the Story Homepage.
Submit your artwork to be entered in the MY HERO art contest or to be exhibited on our Gallery Homepage.
Students can submit their films for free with a waiver to the MY HERO International Film Festival.
Organizer created on 11/20/2019 4:16:36 PM by Laura Nietzer
Last edited 11/24/2020 2:11:14 PM by Laura Nietzer
