9th Grade African-American History Activities

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African-American History

Civil Rights

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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.

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American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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New Bedford, MA and the Underground Railroad

Visit New Bedford, Massachusetts, which was an integral part of the Underground Railroad.

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African-American History

Slavery in United States

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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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African-American History

Inventions

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WORKSHEETS

Civil War Epitaphs

By reading fictional epitaphs, students will review key events and people from the Civil War Era.

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U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

African-American History

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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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Nathan and Polly Johnson

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

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African-American History

Slavery in United States

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Friends Meetinghouse

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

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African-American History

Slavery in United 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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U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

African-American History

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Follow the Drinking Gourd Song

Teach students a song that was sung by slaves making their escape to Canada in the 1800's.

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U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

African-American History

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Underground Railroad Map - New Bedford, MA

This printable map will help students locate Underground Railroad sites in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

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African-American History

Slavery in United States

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VIDEOS

Slavery & The Civil War – Video & Activities

Examine the Emancipation Proclamation through this educational video and related activities. The video is paired with…

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U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

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