6th Grade African-American History Resources
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Maniac Magee Literature Guide
This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAstronauts and Space Flights -
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Jackie Robinson Biography & Activities
Read about Jackie Robinson's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this pioneering…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySports -
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The Civil Rights Movement
Explore the key people and events of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. A great resource for Black History…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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Princess of Black Poetry: Nikki Giovanni
Share the story of Nikki Giovanni with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAfrican-American History -
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The Harlem Renaissance Activities
Students read an overview of the Harlem Renaissance, a period of intellectual and artistic achievement in Harlem. They…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryTwentieth Century -
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The Struggle Against Segregation
Students learn about the history of segregation in the United States by reading about the Little Rock Nine, a courageous…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySegregation -
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Cultures Day Project Ideas
Follow these guidelines for conducting a Cultures Day event, where students teach each other about various cultures.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCulture and Diversity -
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Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide
Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and cross-curricular activities in this…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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42 is Not Just a Number Teaching Guide
This teaching guide for 42 is Not Just a Number , a powerful biography of the life and courage of Jackie Robinson, is…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAfrican-American HistorySports -
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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 -
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Interactive Timeline
Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development in relation to jazz. They will also…SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingTwentieth CenturyMusic -
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Althea Gibson's Story
Share the story of Althea Gibson with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of learning more about a…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySports -
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Sarah Boone Coloring Page
Sarah Boone patented the ironing board in 1892. In this printable, children read about this famous African-American…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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Kente Cloth
Assign a project that introduces art and designs from East Africa. This is an excellent resource for use during the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryDecorative Arts -
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Langston Hughes, an Everyday Poet
Read about Langston Hughes's, an african american poet who is considered one of the best of all times. This biography…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAfrican-American History -
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The Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr.
Share the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s achievements, and assign the related activities to your students to help…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights
Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a biographical site about…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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Martin Luther King Jr. Questions
Use these literal and interpretive comprehension questions to discuss the article "Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the…Subjects:Civil RightsReading ComprehensionAfrican-American History -
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New Bedford, MA and the Underground Railroad
Visit New Bedford, Massachusetts, which was an integral part of the Underground Railroad.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
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March Forward, Girl Teaching Guide
Plenty of challenging and stimulating independent and group activities can be found in the teaching guide for this…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureCivil RightsAfrican-American History -
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African-American Gospel Music
Introduce Gospel music while explaining lyrical meaning and cultural values. This is an excellent music lesson to use…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusic Appreciation -
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Jim Crow
Define segregation and explain what "Jim Crow" laws did.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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The Great Educator: Mary McLeod Bethune
Read about Mary McLeod Bethune's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about a great educator.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryTwentieth Century
