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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 -
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 -
ACTIVITIES
Maniac Magee Literature Guide
This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
WORKSHEETS
Dr. Mae Jemison Coloring Page
Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Read about this famous astronaut and color in the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAstronauts and Space Flights -
LESSON PLANS
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 -
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 assemble this informative lift-tab book…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
WORKSHEETS
Jackie Robinson Biography & Activities
Read about Jackie Robinson's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this pioneering…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySports -
TEACHING RESOURCE
African Folk Tales: Background Information
Distribute an article that details the various types of African folk tales and gives examples of them. You can use this…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesAfrican-American History -
WORKSHEETS
The Civil Rights Movement
Explore the key people and events of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. A great resource for Black History…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
ACTIVITIES
Activities for African Folk Tales
Get the most out of reading African folk tales by using these worksheets. This is a great lesson plan to use during…SubjectsReading and LiteratureFolk TalesAfrican-American History -
WORKSHEETS
Rosa Parks Coloring Page
Students will colour their way to learning about civil rights activist Rosa Parks! This colouring book page is a fun way…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
WORKSHEETS
Princess of Black Poetry: Nikki Giovanni
Share the story of Nikki Giovanni with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAfrican-American History -
WORKSHEETS
The Harlem Renaissance Activities
Students read an overview of the Harlem Renaissance, a period of intellectual and artistic achievement in Harlem. They…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryTwentieth Century -
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 -
LESSON PLANS
The Struggle Against Segregation
Students learn about the history of segregation in the United States by reading about the Little Rock Nine, a courageous…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySegregation -
BOOK GUIDES
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
This literature guide includes enrichment activities and internet resources for In the Year of the Boar and Jackie…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAsian HistoryAfrican-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
Cultures Day Project Ideas
Follow these guidelines for conducting a Cultures Day event, where students teach each other about various cultures.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCulture and Diversity -
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 -
BOOK GUIDES
42 is Not Just a Number Teaching Guide
This teaching guide for 42 is Not Just a Number , a powerful biography of the life and courage of Jackie Robinson, is…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAfrican-American HistorySports -
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 -
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The Underground Railroad
Students take a "cyber-journey" through the Underground Railroad: the path to freedom for slaves in the 1850s. This is…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American History -
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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
