African-American History Resources
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ACTIVITIES
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Lift-Tab Book Activity
A great in-class or take-home activity for Black History Month! Students will…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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WORKSHEETS
Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide
Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
LESSON PLANS
Interactive Timeline
Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development…SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingTwentieth CenturyMusic -
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WORKSHEETS
Martin Luther King Jr. Questions
Use these literal and interpretive comprehension questions to discuss the…Subjects:Civil RightsReading ComprehensionAfrican-American History -
ACTIVITIES
Teammates
A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage 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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REFERENCE
"I Have a Dream" Little Book
This Little Book contains activities related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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DAILY WARM-UPS
Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Segregation
Help students master important nonfiction reading skills with an informational…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingTwentieth CenturyCivil Rights -
REFERENCE
Influencing Others in Our World
Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King,…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Coloring Book of African-Americans Slideshow
Students will enjoy learning about famous black figures from the past while they…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingCulture and DiversityCivil Rights -
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DAILY WARM-UPS
Stagecoach Mary Fields Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
Help students improve their reading skills while learning about women's history.…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSuffrage and Women's RightsReligion and Philosophy -
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WORKSHEETS
Peace Pledge
Students create a pledge for peace in honor of International Peace Day, observed…Subjects:PeaceWritingCivil Rights -
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BOOK GUIDES
Ghetto Cowboy Reading and Activity Guide
Learn about the urban riders of Philadelphia. This printable guide to Ghetto…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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REFERENCE
Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide
Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony &…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
ACTIVITIES
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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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Decision Making Graphic Organizer
Students use a graphic organizer to think about the positive and negative…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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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 -
REFERENCE
Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Lesson
Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King,…SubjectsCivil RightsHuman RightsGovernment and Civics -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Three Famous Americans in the Civil War
Students read several paragraphs about three Civil War heroes, and then answer…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History -
BOOK GUIDES
Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book
This colorful picture book introduces children to Swahili and the continent of…Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsLanguage Arts and Writing -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top Kwanzaa Activities (Grades K-8)
Find fun and educational arts & crafts activities to enjoy while celebrating…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
