9th Grade African-American History Resources
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WORKSHEETS
Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about…Subjects:Culture and DiversitySocial Studies and HistoryMulticulturalism -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Plantation Economy
Slavery was deeply woven into the Southern economy.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
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 -
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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 -
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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A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide
Preparation assignments, group discussion questions about lynching and civil…Subjects:LiteraturePoetryNonfiction Literature -
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The Souls of Black Folk Teacher's Guide
Study the African American experience with The Souls of Black Folk, a series of…Subjects:African-American HistoryCivil RightsReading -
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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 -
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A Movement Led by Dr. Martin Luther King
Dr. King's work inspired countless supporters to join him in his strategies of…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 -
BOOK GUIDES
Why We Can't Wait Teacher's Guide
Begin a chapter-by-chapter study of Why We Can't Wait by Martin Luther King, Jr.…Subjects:Civil Rights1960sAfrican-American History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Celebrating Martin Luther King Day
Learn how Martin Luther King Day became a nationally observed holiday.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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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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Mason and Dixon's Line
An article explaining Mason and Dixon's Line.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.Subjects:Banned Books and CensorshipSocial Studies and HistoryU.S. Constitutional History -
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The Study & Celebration of Black History
The study of Black history was not begun until the Twentieth Century. This…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Malcolm X
Malcolm X was a contrast to Dr. King, because he took a very different approach…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Kwanzaa Symbols & Celebration
Reference an article that outlines the symbols of Kwanzaa and celebrations for…Subjects:VocabularyBlacksAfrican Americans -
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Gordon Parks
A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Crispus Attucks
A brief article about Crispus Attucks, believed to be the first man killed in…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Toni Morrison
Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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The Harlem Renaissance
An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.Subjects:LiteratureTeaching The Great GatsbyU.S. States -
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Maya Angelou
A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress…Subjects:African-American HistorySuffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. History -
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James Baldwin
A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History