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Civil Rights Movement Knowledge Organiser

A KS2 knowledge organiser on the American Civil Rights Movement — segregation, key figures, key events, legislation, and lasting impact.

Knowledge Organiser Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Free

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Learning objective

Recall key vocabulary, events, and figures from the American Civil Rights Movement and explain its significance.

About this resource

  • Subject: Social Studies
  • Type: Knowledge Organiser
  • Grade levels: Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5), Grade 5 (ages 10-11, ≈ Year 6), Grade 6 (ages 11-12, ≈ Year 7)
  • Pages: 3
  • Date added: 2026-05-13
  • Credit: Qualified primary teacher

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