9th Grade African-American History Resources
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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 -
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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 -
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Black Lives Matter E-Book: A Movement for Racial Justice
Black History Month is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the important figures from history who have…Subjects:African-American HistoryCivil Rights -
VIDEOS
Slavery & The Civil War – Videos & Activities
Examine the role of slavery in the Civil War and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation though these…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)African-American History -
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 -
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 -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Amistad Rebellion
Read the story of the Amistad Rebellion onboard a slave ship.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
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 -
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 -
WORKSHEETS
The Fight Against Lynching
Ask students to research the effort to end lynching in the early twentieth century. Then, complete the questions found…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s
The civil rights movement was mobilized in the 1950s, attempting to close the racial divide.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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 -
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
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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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
Supporting Tolerance and Cultural Understanding at Home and Around the World
Join the effort to move the U.S. toward full equality, by developing a supportive, open-minded community that celebrates…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCulture and Diversity -
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The Plantation Economy
Slavery was deeply woven into the Southern economy.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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The American Dream and African-American History
Learn how the African-American struggle for equality relates to the American Dream.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Founding of the NAACP
Discover how the NAACP was established.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life
