6th Grade African-American History Resources
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Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide
Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
LESSON PLANS
Interactive Timeline
Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development…SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingTwentieth CenturyMusic -
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Martin Luther King Jr. Questions
Use these literal and interpretive comprehension questions to discuss the…Subjects:Civil RightsReading ComprehensionAfrican-American History -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top 15 Black History Month Resources
Celebrate Black History Month (February) with one or all of our favorite…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Coloring Book of African-Americans Slideshow
Students will enjoy learning about famous black figures from the past while they…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
BOOK GUIDES
Ghetto Cowboy Reading and Activity Guide
Learn about the urban riders of Philadelphia. This printable guide to Ghetto…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
ACTIVITIES
Ideas for Black History Month Field Trips
Discover a list of places you and your students could photograph for inclusion…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Decision Making Graphic Organizer
Students use a graphic organizer to think about the positive and negative…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about…Subjects:Culture and DiversitySocial Studies and HistoryMulticulturalism -
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Lesson
Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King,…SubjectsCivil RightsHuman RightsGovernment and Civics -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Three Famous Americans in the Civil War
Students read several paragraphs about three Civil War heroes, and then answer…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History -
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Top Kwanzaa Activities (Grades K-8)
Find fun and educational arts & crafts activities to enjoy while celebrating…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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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…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Printable Coloring Book of African-Americans (2-6)
Students will learn about famous African-Americans while they have fun coloring,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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The Power of the Press
Connect social studies and language arts with this writing prompt. Students will…Subjects:Slavery in United StatesAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
BOOK GUIDES
The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had Discussion Guide
Encourage critical thinking and discussion with comprehension questions for…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureNovels -
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Black Biographies
Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Kwanzaa Background
Read the brief history of the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa, detailed on…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide
Study the life and work of civil rights leader W.E.B. Dubois with your students.…Subjects:Civil RightsAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
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Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide
Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court…Subjects:U.S. Supreme CourtAfrican-American HistoryBlacks -
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Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Printable
This printable consists of a newspaper article announcing the day that Dr.…Subjects:Award and Prize WinnersCivil RightsAfrican-American History -
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Kwanzaa, the African-American Celebration of Ancestry
Teach children about Kwanzaa with the activities outlined in this printable.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Charles Drew and the Study of Blood
Students learn about the accomplishments of a famous African American, Charles…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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A Guide to Teaching About Freedom Struggles
This teaching guide includes author interviews, discussion questions,…Subjects:LiteratureSlavery in United StatesReading and Literature