Contributions of Citizens Who
Defended American Principles
Session 5: Contributions of Rosa Parks

Materials

• Teacher-selected book on Rosa Parks
• Pictures of Rosa Parks

Instructional Activities

1. Show students pictures of Rosa Parks. Ask students what they know about Rosa Parks. Write their responses on a KWL chart about Rosa Parks under “What We Know.” Graphic organizer Web sites:
   •    <http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/>  
   
   
2. Read a teacher-selected book on Rosa Parks. Lead a discussion about Rosa Parks.
   
   
3. Fill in the What We Learned section of the KWL chart. Emphasize the following information:
   African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a public bus as required by law many years ago
   Helped to bring about changes in laws and worked so that all people would have equal rights
   
   
4. Have students draw a picture of Rosa Parks and write one important fact about her under the picture. Save this page to make a Famous Americans booklet.
   
   
5. Use the following Web sites for resource information on Rosa Parks:
   •    <http://teacher.scholastic.com/rosa/interview.htm>  
   •    <http://teacherlink.org/content/social/elementary/rosaparks/home.htm>