9th Grade African-American History
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LESSON PLANS
Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
Students read and respond to literary selections that either portray the Harlem jazz scene or were written during the…SubjectsReading and LiteratureLiteratureAfrican-American History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
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 -
LESSON PLANS
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
This comprehensive lesson uses Billy Holiday's song "Strange Fruit" as a discussion point for the history of lynching in…SubjectsReading and LiteraturePoetryAfrican-American History -
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 -
LESSON PLANS
Jazz and Math: Improvisation Permutations
In this lesson students explore how many different rhythmic combinations can be improvised in a jazz/blues piece of…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusic -
BOOK GUIDES
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, which provides…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingAfrican-American History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
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 -
ACTIVITIES
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 -
ACTIVITIES
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 -
WORKSHEETS
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 -
WORKSHEETS
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 -
LESSON PLANS
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 -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
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 -
ACTIVITIES
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 -
LESSON PLANS
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 -
WORKSHEETS
The Souls of Black Folk Teacher's Guide
Study the African American experience with The Souls of Black Folk, a series of essays by W.E.B. Du Bois. Use this…Subjects:African-American HistoryCivil RightsReading -
TEACHING RESOURCE
End of Segregation in Public Schools
Learn about the legislation that was passed to end segregation within the American public school system.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySegregation -
WORKSHEETS
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 -
REFERENCE
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 LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingAfrican-American History -
ACTIVITIES
Lewis Temple
Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the efficiency of the whaling…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Emancipation Group
This statue of Abraham Lincoln and Archer Alexander sits adjacent to the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryHistoric Buildings and Sites -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top 15 Black History Month Resources
Celebrate Black History Month (February) with one or all of our favorite activities, lessons, and resources. There are…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Civil War Epitaphs
By reading fictional epitaphs, students will review key events and people from the Civil War Era.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)African-American History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The African-American Religious Experience
Learn about the role religion plays in the African-American community.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryReligion
