4th Grade

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…

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Reading and Literature

Folk Tales

African-American History

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black history month and mlk day worksheets

Martin Luther King, Jr. & Black History Month Activities Packet

Bring Dr. King's legacy into your classroom with this comprehensive activity packet for grades K-6. From ELA word…

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A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.

Teammates

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Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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BOOK GUIDES

Orphan Boy

This African legend tells the tale of an elderly Maasai man who gets help from an unlikely source -- Venus!

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Reading and Literature

Legends

Multicultural Literature

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BOOK GUIDES

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

This literature guide includes enrichment activities and internet resources for In the Year of the Boar and Jackie…

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Reading and Literature

Asian History

African-American History

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Assign a project that introduces art and designs from East Africa. This is an excellent resource for use during the…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Decorative Arts

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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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Dr. Mae Jemison Coloring Page

Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Read about this famous astronaut and color in the…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Astronauts and Space Flights

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MAPS

Triangular Trade in the Atlantic Ocean

In conjunction with a historical study of slavery, students will learn about triangular trade and use maps and a website…

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Social Studies and History

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

Pilgrims

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REFERENCE

Influencing Others in Our World

Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, who have positively…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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LESSON PLANS

The Underground Railroad

Students take a "cyber-journey" through the Underground Railroad: the path to freedom for slaves in the 1850s. This is…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

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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.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-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…

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American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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REFERENCE

Jackie Robinson Coloring Page

This printable coloring book page features Jackie Robinson, the legendary African-American baseball player. Use this…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Athletes

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REFERENCE

George Washington Carver – Coloring Page

Children read a short biography of the African-American inventor George Washington Carver, who discovered hundreds of…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Segregation

Help students master important nonfiction reading skills with an informational text on segregation and reading…

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Language Arts and Writing

Twentieth Century

Civil Rights

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Martin Luther King Jr. Wordsearch

The perfect Black History Month activity! Teach children about Martin Luther King Jr. with this printable word search.…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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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…

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Culture and Diversity

Social Studies and History

Multiculturalism

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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…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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GAMES AND APPS

Individual Room Temperature Controls Puzzle & Reading Passage

This article depicts the story of Alice Parker, an African-American woman who invented a gas furnace for central heating…

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Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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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…

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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TEACHING RESOURCE

African Meeting House/Abiel Smith School

Photos of the oldest African-American church (still standing) in the U.S. and the school it formerly housed.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Historic Buildings and Sites

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