8th Grade African-American History Resources
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ACTIVITIES
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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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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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 -
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 -
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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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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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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 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 -
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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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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 -
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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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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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Black Biographies
Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for Black History Month (February) or…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Old South Meeting House
Photo of the Old South Meeting House in Boston; Phillis Wheatley was a member of the congregation.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and 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 trip ideas that will make…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and 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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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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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 -
REFERENCE
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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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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Hour of Code: Code a Slideshow for Black History Month!
Take Black History Month projects to new heights with this coding project This Hour of Code lesson from Vidcode will…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American History -
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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