Civil Rights Leaders Profile Activity | Printable Biography Project for Grades 3–6

Introduce students to four inspiring leaders of the Civil Rights Movement with this hands-on, printable biography and cut-and-paste activity. Designed for grades 3–6, this resource helps kids strengthen reading comprehension while learning about the lives, quotes, and impact of:

• Rosa Parks
• Martin Luther King Jr.
• Malcolm X
• John Lewis

Perfect for Black History Month, MLK Day, or any time you’re teaching about civil rights and American history.

✅ What’s Included:

• 4 one-paragraph student-friendly biographies
• Matching quotes and facts for sorting
• Printable vertical profile templates
• Symbol design section for each leader
• Step-by-step instructions
• No prep needed — just print and go!

🧠 Skills & Benefits:

• Improves reading comprehension of informational text
• Builds understanding of Civil Rights Movement history
• Encourages symbolic thinking and visual creativity
• Supports project-based learning and hands-on engagement
• Ideal for homeschool or classroom settings

Students will color, cut, and paste their way through four powerful profiles, learning to recognize the legacy and voice of each leader. At the end, each student will have a complete, foldable display of all four historical figures.

📌 Best For:

• Grades 3–6
• Homeschool or classroom use
• Social studies, U.S. history, or Black History Month units
• Literature-based and project-based learning environments

📚 This activity is part of our full Modern American History Curriculum, available in both printed and digital formats.