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Civil rights on film - Selma assembly

Selma film still
Selma film still
© Pathe 2014

Ages

11+

Duration

Medium (5-11 activities)

Nation

England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

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Civil rights has been - and remains - a hugely significant and important issue, particularly in the United States. Selma marks, surprisingly, the first film ever made about Martin Luther King, Jr. and with its release comes an excellent opportunity to discuss this important figure and the freedoms he fought for.This assembly resource will help raise awareness of, and stimulate discussion around, the issues surrounding civil rights, which remain hugely relevant to the world we live in today. Consisting of an assembly PowerPoint presentation and a set of accompanying teacher's assembly notes, this resource will help to improve young people's social and cultural awareness.

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Director Ava DuVernay and actor David Oyelowo about historical drama and Ma
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Selma Interview

Actor David Oyelowo on playing Martin Luther King, Jr in biopic Selma.

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Citizenship

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"All of the activities were enjoyed and engaged the children. As a teacher the resources and activities were easy to use and covered a lot of skills. It is a valuable and engaging way to teach and learn literacy. "