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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 -
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
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
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Teammates
A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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 -
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Langston Hughes, an Everyday Poet
Read about Langston Hughes's, an african american poet who is considered one of the best of all times. This biography…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAfrican-American History -
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 -
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Kente Cloth
Assign a project that introduces art and designs from East Africa. This is an excellent resource for use during the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryDecorative Arts -
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 -
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Interactive Timeline
Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development in relation to jazz. They will also…SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingTwentieth CenturyMusic -
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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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African Tribal Masks
In this art activity, students make their own African tribal masks.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAfrica -
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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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Influencing Others in Our World
Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, who have positively…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History
