8th Grade African-American History

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social 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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil 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…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer

An African-American astronomer, Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments are reviewed along with related activities.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Space and Astronomy

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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

The full text of the autobiography of Harriet Brent Jacobs, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

African-American History

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Lewis Temple

Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the efficiency of the whaling…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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Assessment of Learning Through "The Duke" Lesson

Assessment sheet for Learning Through The Duke lesson.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Music Appreciation

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Shirley Chisholm as a Member of Congress

Students learn about a famous African American, Shirley Chisholm, who was a member of the United States Congress. They…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Government and Civics

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Learning through The Duke

Students will learn about the important contributions made by Duke Ellington to the field of jazz, as well as some of…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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Harriet Tubman: Years in Canada

After reading a biography of Harriet Tubman, children demonstrate their reading comprehension skills by answering…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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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. Use the questions in this guide for Up…

Subjects:

Civil Rights

African-American History

African 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 Justice—with your students. Use the…

Subjects:

U.S. Supreme Court

African-American History

Blacks

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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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Hattie McDaniel Biography

Learn about Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Actors and Actresses

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Condoleezza Rice

Learn about the life of Condoleezza Rice, who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 2005-2009.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Political Figures

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life

This brief biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. can be used with the Civil Rights Leader lesson plan or on its own to…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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William Edward Burghardt DuBois

Article about prominent African American W.E.B. DuBois, including related Web sites, and a bibliography.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

African Americans

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Marian Wright Edelman

Learn more about Marian Wright Edelman, social activist and founder of the Children's Defense Fund.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Volunteer Work and Charities

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Gordon Parks

A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.

Subjects:

African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Ella Fitzgerald

Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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Alvin Ailey

A brief biography of modern dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Dance and Ballet

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Arthur Ashe

Read this brief biography of tennis professional, author, and activist Arthur Ashe.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Athletes

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Maya Angelou

A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress Maya Angelou.

Subjects:

African-American History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

American History/U.S. History

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Fannie Lou Hamer

Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for civil rights.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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