Boycott (2001) 2-Hour Lesson with Worksheet for Grades 7-12

Boycott (2001) – 2-Hour Civil Rights Lesson Plan & Worksheet (Grades 7–12)

Bring the story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott to life with this engaging 2-hour lesson and student worksheet based on the HBO film Boycott (2001). Perfect for history, social studies, or civics classes, this resource helps students analyze leadership, nonviolent resistance, and the fight for equality during the Civil Rights Movement.

What’s Included

• Detailed 2-hour lesson plan
• Student worksheet (editable + printable)
• Complete answer key
• Discussion questions and critical thinking prompts
• Common Core alignment (ELA & History standards)
• Differentiation strategies and extension activities

How It Works in the Classroom

• Show Boycott (2001) (available on HBO or streaming)
• Use the pre-, during-, and post-viewing activities to guide analysis
• Encourage discussion on leadership, nonviolence, and social justice
• Ideal for whole-group instruction, sub plans, or Black History Month lessons

Standards & Learning Goals

Students will:

• Analyze the historical significance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
• Identify key figures such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks
• Understand nonviolent resistance as a tool for social change
• Evaluate the role of community organizing and leadership
• Connect past movements to modern social justice issues

Why Teachers Love It

• Ready-to-use and classroom-tested
• Promotes deep, reflective discussion on civil rights and equality
• Encourages empathy and critical thinking
• Includes answer key and differentiation support
• Perfect for middle and high school units on the Civil Rights Movement

Help your students see how ordinary people can create extraordinary change.
Use this lesson to inspire meaningful discussions about justice, courage, and leadership.