Civil Rights Heroes
Who gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr.
How old was Ruby Bridges when she attended an all-white school?
6 years old
Which food group includes apples, bananas, and oranges?
Fruits
What body system breaks down food?
The digestive system
What does segregation mean?
Keeping groups of people apart based on the color of their skin
What problem were civil rights heroes trying to change?
Unfair treatment and segregation.
Why is Ruby Bridges famous?
She helped integrate schools.
Why is it important to eat vegetables?
They help keep our bodies healthy. Keep our bodies nourished.
Where does digestion begin?
mouth
What does nourish mean?
To give food and help something grow and stay healthy.
Who fought to help Mexican American children attend better schools?
Sylvia Mendez and her family
What did Ruby have to do each day because of angry crowds?
She was escorted by federal marshals.
Which is usually the healthier choice: water or soda?
Water
What do teeth do?
Chew and break food into smaller pieces.
What does protest mean?
To speak out or act against something unfair.
What does the word injustice mean?
Something unfair or not right.
How did Ruby show courage?
She kept going to school even when it was difficult.
What are some other ways people can stay healthy other than healthy eating?
Exercising, moving our bodies, going outside
What is the job of the stomach?
To help break down food.
What does integrate mean?
To bring people together instead of keeping them separate
What was the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
A law that ended segregation in schools and public spaces
What can we learn from Ruby Bridges' story?
Courage can help create change.
Never give up.
Be brave even when it is hard.
Name three foods that help nourish your body.
fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, whole grains, etc.
Why does our body digest food?
To get nutrients and energy.
What does advocate mean?
A person who supports or speaks up for others.