African-American History

Maniac Magee Literature Guide

This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…

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Reading and Literature

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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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…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

African-American History

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A lion - a character in African folk tales

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…

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Reading and Literature

Folk Tales

African-American History

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Cultures Day Project Ideas

Follow these guidelines for conducting a Cultures Day event, where students teach each other about various cultures.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Culture and Diversity

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Current Challenges in the African-American Community

Learn about the challenges faced by today's African-American community.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality 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…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

African-American History

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ASSESSMENT

Notable African-American Women Quiz

Celebrate Women's History Month (March) and Black History Month (February) with this printable multiple-choice quiz…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

African 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…

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Reading and Literature

Folk Tales

African-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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Sports

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A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.

Teammates

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Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Music

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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…

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Language Arts and Writing

African-American History

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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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Segregation

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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…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

African-American History

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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.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Racism

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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…

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Reading and Literature

Asian History

African-American History

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Assign a project that introduces art and designs from East Africa. This is an excellent resource for use during the…

Kente Cloth

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Decorative Arts

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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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Astronauts and Space Flights

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Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development in relation to jazz. They will also…

Interactive Timeline

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Language Arts and Writing

Twentieth Century

Music

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In this art activity, students make their own African tribal masks.

African Tribal Masks

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Africa

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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…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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