Otherwise, a videotape with significant biographical information on Marian Anderson would be a suitable replacement. Have students choose their small groups or assign students to groups. Assign topics or have the groups choose their own. Students research their topics with their groups using the library and internet research resources. Monitor information the groups are finding.
Students continue their group research.
Have students develop their presentations and write a 1-page summary to be handed in. Class groups give their presentations. Hold a class debriefing about the projects and what they learned through research and presentations. This way, students get lots of feedback and all the groups think about their own work as well.