2nd Grade African-American History
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TEACHING RESOURCE
African Folk Tales: Background Information
Distribute an article that details the various types of African folk tales and gives examples of them. You can use this…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesAfrican-American History -
ACTIVITIES
Activities for African Folk Tales
Get the most out of reading African folk tales by using these worksheets. This is a great lesson plan to use during…SubjectsReading and LiteratureFolk TalesAfrican-American History -
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Teammates
A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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 -
WORKSHEETS
African Tribal Masks
In this art activity, students make their own African tribal masks.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAfrica -
ACTIVITIES
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Lift-Tab Book Activity
A great in-class or take-home activity for Black History Month! Students will assemble this informative lift-tab book…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Top Kwanzaa Activities (Grades K-8)
Find fun and educational arts & crafts activities to enjoy while celebrating Kwanzaa. Introduce students who may be…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide
Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass to teach students about…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
This printable coloring book page features Jackie Robinson, the legendary African-American baseball player. Use this…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAthletes -
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George Washington Carver – Coloring Page
Children read a short biography of the African-American inventor George Washington Carver, who discovered hundreds of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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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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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 -
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Printable Coloring Book of African-Americans (2-6)
Students will learn about famous African-Americans while they have fun coloring, with this printable activity book. The…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Rosa Parks Coloring Page
Students will colour their way to learning about civil rights activist Rosa Parks! This colouring book page is a fun way…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
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Garrett Morgan Coloring Page
Read about Garrett Morgan, a famous African-American inventor, and color in the picture.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
This coloring book page features a picture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights leader and American icon, and a…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
LESSON PLANS
Readers Theater Script: The Drinking Gourd
This Readers Theater script for The Drinking Gourd, by F. N. Monjo, deals with Tommy discovering runaway slaves hidden…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureHistorical FictionAfrican-American History -
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Sarah Breedlove Walker -- Coloring Page
This printable coloring book page features Sarah Breedlove Walker, African-American inventor of a hair softener and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Coloring Page
Coloring book page with picture of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, African-American surgeon. It includes a brief biography of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American History -
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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 -
BOOK GUIDES
Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book
This colorful picture book introduces children to Swahili and the continent of Africa.Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsLanguage Arts and Writing -
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"I Have a Dream" Little Book
This Little Book contains activities related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Students…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Slavery in the United States Little Book
Students put together a book that details the end of slavery in the United States.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
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Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies
