8th Grade African-American History

State Pier -- New Bedford, Massachusetts

The site of a booming whaling industry in the 1800s and a place where many slaves first set foot on free soil.

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African-American History

Slavery in United States

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Wilma Rudolph, Olympic Athlete

Read a brief history of Wilma Rudolph, aka La Gazella, who was an African American track star and three-time gold…

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African-American History

Athletes

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Nathan and Polly Johnson helped many slaves find their way to freedom in the 1800s -- including Frederick Douglass.

Nathan and Polly Johnson

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African-American History

Slavery in United States

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The Friends Meetinghouse in New Bedford, Massachusetts was the site of abolitionist activity in the 1800s. View pictures…

Friends Meetinghouse

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African-American History

Slavery in United States

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The Harlem Renaissance

An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.

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Literature

Teaching The Great Gatsby

U.S. States

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Top Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities

Learn all about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with our top 10 favorite resources, printables, and activities. Your…

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Civil Rights

African-American History

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Virtual Field Trip of Underground Railroad in New Bedford, MA

Live far away from Massachusetts or lack school funds to take a field trip? Take your class on a virtual field trip of…

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

African-American History

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President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography

Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. made history in June 2008, when he became…

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African-American History

U.S. Presidents

U.S. Government

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Middle School Students

This activity packet for middle school classrooms will help your students celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and…

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Language Arts and Writing

Civil Rights

African-American History

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A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide

Preparation assignments, group discussion questions about lynching and civil rights, and many other resources are…

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Literature

Poetry

Nonfiction Literature

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Teach children about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with these activities. This printable makes a great activity around Dr.…

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African-American History

Civil Rights

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My Mother the Cheerleader Reading Guide

Explore the divisive forces of race, economics, and culture that challenged integration in U.S. public schools during…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Black Leaders and Reformers Quiz

Test your students' knowledge about famous black leaders and reformers with this quiz.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

African Americans

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Test your knowledge of famous African American athletes who made a difference.

Black Athletes Quiz

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African-American History

Athletes

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Black Educators, Intellectuals, and Politicians Quiz

During Black History Month, test your knowledge of famous African American educators, intellectuals, and politicians.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

African Americans

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African-American History Quiz

This quiz will test kids' knowledge of notable people and events in African American history.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

African Americans

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Satchel Paige and the Negro League

Students read an overview of Satchel Paige and the Negro Baseball League, and complete related activities to extend…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Sports

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Jacob Lawrence and the Great Migration Series

Read about Jacob Lawrence's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this African American…

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African-American History

Artists

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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.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Twentieth Century

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Olympic Star: Jesse Owens Biography and Activities

Share the story of Jesse Owens's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of learning…

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African-American History

Sports

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Wizard of Tuskegee: George Washington Carver

Share the story of George Washington Carver's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a…

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African-American History

Science

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An Extraordinary Bus Ride: Rosa Parks

Read about Rosa Parks, and explore the related activities to learn more about this civil rights activist.

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African-American History

Civil Rights

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Explore the issues surrounding school desegregation in the United States in the 1950s.

Making Schools Equal

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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