11th Grade African-American History Resources
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LESSON PLANS
Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
Students read and respond to literary selections that either portray the Harlem jazz scene or were written during the…SubjectsReading and LiteratureLiteratureAfrican-American History -
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Current Challenges in the African-American Community
Learn about the challenges faced by today's African-American community.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
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Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
This comprehensive lesson uses Billy Holiday's song "Strange Fruit" as a discussion point for the history of lynching in…SubjectsReading and LiteraturePoetryAfrican-American History -
ASSESSMENT
Notable African-American Women Quiz
Celebrate Women's History Month (March) and Black History Month (February) with this printable multiple-choice quiz…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
LESSON PLANS
Jazz and Math: Improvisation Permutations
In this lesson students explore how many different rhythmic combinations can be improvised in a jazz/blues piece of…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusic -
BOOK GUIDES
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, which provides…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingAfrican-American History -
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The Rodney King Riots
The Rodney King incident exposed racism in the L.A. police department, and triggered five days of violent rioting.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryRacism -
ACTIVITIES
Martin Luther King, Jr. Videos & Activities
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on January 21, 2019. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with these…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
ACTIVITIES
Ideas for Black History Month Field Trips
Discover a list of places you and your students could photograph for inclusion in the Black History Virtual Field Trip.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top Trip Ideas for Black History Month
Looking for fun activities to get your kids into Black History Month? Try these trip ideas that will make…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about African-American history and culture appropriate for…Subjects:Culture and DiversitySocial Studies and HistoryMulticulturalism -
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Civil Rights Movement Playlist
Use this mini-unit to expose students to an overview of the civil rights movement, and familiarize them with Martin…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryLanguage Arts and WritingAfrican-American History -
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End of Segregation in Public Schools
Learn about the legislation that was passed to end segregation within the American public school system.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySegregation -
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The Souls of Black Folk Teacher's Guide
Study the African American experience with The Souls of Black Folk, a series of essays by W.E.B. Du Bois. Use this…Subjects:African-American HistoryCivil RightsReading -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top 15 Black History Month Resources
Celebrate Black History Month (February) with one or all of our favorite activities, lessons, and resources. There are…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
REFERENCE
African-American Film Pioneers
African-American filmmakers pushed the envelope by using their movies as a social and political commentary on American…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryFilm and Video (Cinematography) -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The African-American Religious Experience
Learn about the role religion plays in the African-American community.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryReligion -
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The Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s
The civil rights movement was mobilized in the 1950s, attempting to close the racial divide.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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The Founding of the NAACP
Discover how the NAACP was established.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
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The Rise of Jim Crow
Even after the abolition of slavery, Jim Crow laws restricted the freedom of African-Americans.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
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Slave Ships
Learn about the horrendous conditions aboard the slave ships that carried Africans to America.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
WORKSHEETS
Civil War Epitaphs
By reading fictional epitaphs, students will review key events and people from the Civil War Era.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)African-American History -
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Hattie McDaniel Biography
Learn about Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryActors and Actresses -
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Black Hockey Players in the NHL
An article discussing the history of African-Americans in the NHL.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAthletes
