5th Grade African-American History Reference Resources
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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 -
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Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
This printable coloring book page features Jackie Robinson, the legendary African-American baseball player. Use this…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAthletes -
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Black Biographies
Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for Black History Month (February) or…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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George Washington Carver – Coloring Page
Children read a short biography of the African-American inventor George Washington Carver, who discovered hundreds of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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The Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr.
Share the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s achievements, and assign the related activities to your students to help…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer
An African-American astronomer, Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments are reviewed along with related activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySpace and Astronomy -
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Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
Deliver a lesson plan that reviews Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's life, and use a pictorial depiction of his life. This is…SubjectsReading and LiteratureLiterary BiographiesAfrican-American History -
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Sarah Breedlove Walker -- Coloring Page
This printable coloring book page features Sarah Breedlove Walker, African-American inventor of a hair softener and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Coloring Page
Coloring book page with picture of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, African-American surgeon. It includes a brief biography of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Shirley Chisholm as a Member of Congress
Students learn about a famous African American, Shirley Chisholm, who was a member of the United States Congress. They…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryGovernment and Civics -
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Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
Find enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance your teaching of Alan Schroeder's Minty: A Story of Young…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiterary BiographiesAfrican-American History -
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Jan E. Matzeliger
Children can read about the inventor Jan E. Matzeliger, and then color in his picture.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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Photo of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Discover an excellent picture of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that you can use when discussing the article Martin Luther…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Elijah J. McCoy - Biography & Activities
Learn about inventor Elijah J. McCoy through a biography, discussion questions, and extension activities for all ages.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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Maya Angelou
A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress Maya Angelou.Subjects:African-American HistorySuffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. History -
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James Baldwin
A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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James Meredith
Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the University of Mississippi…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic Athlete
Learn more about the life of track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAthletes -
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Toni Morrison
Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Langston Hughes
Learn more about the life of Langston Hughes, American poet and central figure of the Harlem Renaissance.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Richard Wright
An article about writer Richard Wright.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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The Study & Celebration of Black History
The study of Black history was not begun until the Twentieth Century. This article explains why and gives information…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Negro League Baseball
Learn about the Negro League from the late 1800's through the 1940's in the United States.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySports