“We Shall Overcome” Momentous Words from The Civil Rights Movement
Earn .25 English Language Arts Credit
Dates: June 17 & 18*
In this course, students will explore America’s Civil rights struggle. Students will come to understand the complexities of this movement through debunking common myths, analyzing the multiple visions for achieving equality, and connecting the past to the present.
Location: Valley High School
*Additional online coursework may be required.
Teacher
Emily Glende
Instructor Email Address
11eglende@gmail.com
More About Class
In this course, students will explore America’s Civil rights struggle. Students will come to understand the complexities of this movement through debunking common myths, analyzing the multiple visions for achieving equality, and connecting the past to the present. Through the analysis of seminal US documents with historical and literary significance, students will come to better understand the crucial role that grassroots figures had in furthering this movement, and finally, feel empowered to create positive change in their own communities, nation, or the world.
Primary Location of in-person classes
The location of this class will be at Valley High School: 325 11000 S, South Jordan, UT 84095
Dates:
June 17 & 18
Times:
TBD
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this class.
**For this class, you will receive credit from Meridian School.