Who likes to daaaaaance? Take this dance cube when you’re out and about and need to... grooove on the mooove! Here's how to put it together:
- Stick this page to cardboard. Then, ask your grown-up to snip along the dashed lines.
- Fold along the dotty lines and stick the tabs shut.
- Roll the die and copy whichever dance move it lands on! Will it be the robot or island rhythms? The worm or fairy dance?
We KNOW that you are an awesome dancer! Doodle a step-by-step guide to one of your amazing dance routines.
Hup, hup, hup. Make the head and wristbands, then pop them on and give these moves a go: mountain hike, thwack, yoga (try the downward dog), juuump!, ballet twirls, power walking, balance, ruuun!, crawl, and chicken dance!
Top Tip: Take this page outside and drop a stone or leaf onto it. Whichever move it lands on... give it a go!
In Grass Extravaganza, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers search for grass. They find lots of grass in the forest, and notice that when there is more Sun, there is more grass! Join them to learn what grass needs to survive, and how grass helps people survive too. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Test Your Knowledge of the Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement was a pivotal time in American history, when individuals and communities fought for equality, justice, and the basic rights of all people. From the oppressive Jim Crow laws to brave acts of resistance, this movement reshaped the nation.
This quiz will explore key events, influential leaders, and cultural milestones, including Emmett Till, Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington, Bloody Sunday, the Voting Rights Act, Martin Luther King Jr., Charlotta Bass, Malcolm X, John Lewis, and Motown.
See how much you know about the struggle, the leaders, and the victories that helped create a more just society.
The article "5 Key Events That Changed the U.S. Civil Rights Movement" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores five defining moments that shaped the fight for racial equality in America.
Leveled Articles + BBC Video Clips + Printables + Civil Rights Quiz
The article "Martin Luther King’s Dream: The Speech That Changed America" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the origins, message, and legacy of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Delivered during the 1963 March on Washington, King’s words captured the hopes of the civil rights movement. The article examines the speech’s impact, historical setting, rhetorical power, and enduring relevance today.
Trace the remarkable journey of Martin Luther King Jr. from his childhood in the segregated South to his rise as one of the most influential leaders in the American Civil Rights Movement. Through peaceful protest, powerful speeches, and unwavering determination, Dr. King inspired millions to challenge injustice and fight for equality.
This Kahoot explores key moments in his life and legacy — including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the lasting impact of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Students will discover how nonviolence, courage, and moral leadership helped reshape history and continue to inspire movements for justice around the world today.
Watch the related BBC videos (below), then invite your Grade 3–8 students to test their knowledge and deepen their understanding of this iconic leader and the movement he helped lead.
Explore the life and influence of Stokely Carmichael, a powerful voice in the shift from the Civil Rights Movement to the rise of the Black Power Movement. Students will learn how Carmichael challenged ideas about race, identity, equality, and political activism during a time of major change in the United States.
This Kahoot examines Carmichael’s role in student activism, voting rights campaigns, and the growing call for Black pride, self-determination, and social change during the 1960s and beyond. Students will build listening skills, expand vocabulary, and deepen their historical understanding while exploring how protest movements evolve and how leaders can influence public debate and culture.
Ideal for lessons on history, civil rights, culture, and social movements, this Kahoot encourages Grade 6–12 students to think critically about resistance, identity, and the continuing impact of activism today.
In Billie Holiday and Strange Fruit, host Kathleen Turner recounts how Holiday’s song “Strange Fruit” became an iconic protest anthem during the Civil Rights Movement. Despite struggles with addiction, police harassment, and being blacklisted, Holiday's bravery and artistry made a lasting impact. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Emmeline Pankhurst's Global Legacy, host Sanjeev Bhaskar explores how Pankhurst’s tireless fight for women’s suffrage transformed Great Britain’s political landscape. Through her activism, she helped secure voting rights for women and became a symbol of perseverance and gender equality, inspiring global movements for women’s rights. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Martin Luther King Jr. and the Atlanta Sit-Ins, students learn how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. supported non-violent sit-ins at lunch counters in Atlanta as part of the larger fight for civil rights. These peaceful protests challenged segregation and helped draw national attention to unfair laws and practices in the United States.
The video also shows that Dr. King’s work was not without criticism and controversy, helping students understand that social change is often complex and challenging. Excerpted from BBC’s Reputations: Martin Luther King - Days of Hope, this clip offers a thoughtful look at Dr. King’s leadership, values, and commitment to non-violent protest, while revealing the personal and public pressures he faced.
This short video is well suited for classroom use as an introduction to the Civil Rights Movement, a deeper look at peaceful protest, or a discussion starter about standing up for justice even when faced with opposition. Teachers can use it to support lessons around Martin Luther King Jr. Day, civic action, and the role of protest in a democracy.
Who likes to daaaaaance? Take this dance cube when you’re out and about and need to... grooove on the mooove! Here's how to put it together:
- Stick this page to cardboard. Then, ask your grown-up to snip along the dashed lines.
- Fold along the dotty lines and stick the tabs shut.
- Roll the die and copy whichever dance move it lands on! Will it be the robot or island rhythms? The worm or fairy dance?
We KNOW that you are an awesome dancer! Doodle a step-by-step guide to one of your amazing dance routines.
Hup, hup, hup. Make the head and wristbands, then pop them on and give these moves a go: mountain hike, thwack, yoga (try the downward dog), juuump!, ballet twirls, power walking, balance, ruuun!, crawl, and chicken dance!
Top Tip: Take this page outside and drop a stone or leaf onto it. Whichever move it lands on... give it a go!
In Grass Extravaganza, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers search for grass. They find lots of grass in the forest, and notice that when there is more Sun, there is more grass! Join them to learn what grass needs to survive, and how grass helps people survive too. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Test Your Knowledge of the Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement was a pivotal time in American history, when individuals and communities fought for equality, justice, and the basic rights of all people. From the oppressive Jim Crow laws to brave acts of resistance, this movement reshaped the nation.
This quiz will explore key events, influential leaders, and cultural milestones, including Emmett Till, Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington, Bloody Sunday, the Voting Rights Act, Martin Luther King Jr., Charlotta Bass, Malcolm X, John Lewis, and Motown.
See how much you know about the struggle, the leaders, and the victories that helped create a more just society.
The article "5 Key Events That Changed the U.S. Civil Rights Movement" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores five defining moments that shaped the fight for racial equality in America.
Leveled Articles + BBC Video Clips + Printables + Civil Rights Quiz
The article "Martin Luther King’s Dream: The Speech That Changed America" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the origins, message, and legacy of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Delivered during the 1963 March on Washington, King’s words captured the hopes of the civil rights movement. The article examines the speech’s impact, historical setting, rhetorical power, and enduring relevance today.
Trace the remarkable journey of Martin Luther King Jr. from his childhood in the segregated South to his rise as one of the most influential leaders in the American Civil Rights Movement. Through peaceful protest, powerful speeches, and unwavering determination, Dr. King inspired millions to challenge injustice and fight for equality.
This Kahoot explores key moments in his life and legacy — including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the lasting impact of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Students will discover how nonviolence, courage, and moral leadership helped reshape history and continue to inspire movements for justice around the world today.
Watch the related BBC videos (below), then invite your Grade 3–8 students to test their knowledge and deepen their understanding of this iconic leader and the movement he helped lead.
Explore the life and influence of Stokely Carmichael, a powerful voice in the shift from the Civil Rights Movement to the rise of the Black Power Movement. Students will learn how Carmichael challenged ideas about race, identity, equality, and political activism during a time of major change in the United States.
This Kahoot examines Carmichael’s role in student activism, voting rights campaigns, and the growing call for Black pride, self-determination, and social change during the 1960s and beyond. Students will build listening skills, expand vocabulary, and deepen their historical understanding while exploring how protest movements evolve and how leaders can influence public debate and culture.
Ideal for lessons on history, civil rights, culture, and social movements, this Kahoot encourages Grade 6–12 students to think critically about resistance, identity, and the continuing impact of activism today.
In Billie Holiday and Strange Fruit, host Kathleen Turner recounts how Holiday’s song “Strange Fruit” became an iconic protest anthem during the Civil Rights Movement. Despite struggles with addiction, police harassment, and being blacklisted, Holiday's bravery and artistry made a lasting impact. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Emmeline Pankhurst's Global Legacy, host Sanjeev Bhaskar explores how Pankhurst’s tireless fight for women’s suffrage transformed Great Britain’s political landscape. Through her activism, she helped secure voting rights for women and became a symbol of perseverance and gender equality, inspiring global movements for women’s rights. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Martin Luther King Jr. and the Atlanta Sit-Ins, students learn how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. supported non-violent sit-ins at lunch counters in Atlanta as part of the larger fight for civil rights. These peaceful protests challenged segregation and helped draw national attention to unfair laws and practices in the United States.
The video also shows that Dr. King’s work was not without criticism and controversy, helping students understand that social change is often complex and challenging. Excerpted from BBC’s Reputations: Martin Luther King - Days of Hope, this clip offers a thoughtful look at Dr. King’s leadership, values, and commitment to non-violent protest, while revealing the personal and public pressures he faced.
This short video is well suited for classroom use as an introduction to the Civil Rights Movement, a deeper look at peaceful protest, or a discussion starter about standing up for justice even when faced with opposition. Teachers can use it to support lessons around Martin Luther King Jr. Day, civic action, and the role of protest in a democracy.