5th Grade Reference

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American History/U.S. History

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Black Biographies

Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for Black History Month (February) or…

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and 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…

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African-American History

Athletes

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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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer

An African-American astronomer, Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments are reviewed along with related activities.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Space 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…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Biographies

African-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…

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Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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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…

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African-American History

Inventions

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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…

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African-American History

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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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Government 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…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Biographies

African-American History

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Harriet Tubman: Years in Canada

After reading a biography of Harriet Tubman, children demonstrate their reading comprehension skills by answering…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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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.…

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African-American History

Inventions

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Amendments to the Constitution of the United States

The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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Banned Books and Censorship

Social Studies and History

U.S. Constitutional History

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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…

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African-American History

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Jan E. Matzeliger

Children can read about the inventor Jan E. Matzeliger, and then color in his picture.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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Lewis Howard Latimer Coloring Page

Coloring book page with picture of Lewis Howard Latimer, African-American patent expert.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa Creator (Coloring Page)

Coloring book page with picture of Dr. Maulana Karenga. He is the creator of Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday that…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Culture and Diversity

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Kwanzaa Symbols & Celebration

Reference an article that outlines the symbols of Kwanzaa and celebrations for each day. This information is useful…

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Vocabulary

Blacks

African Americans

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Death of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Proclamation

This is Lyndon B. Johnson's proclamation after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Use this reference when studying…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Historic Speeches and Addresses

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William Edward Burghardt DuBois

Article about prominent African American W.E.B. DuBois, including related Web sites, and a bibliography.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

African Americans

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Gordon Parks

A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Althea Gibson

Learn about the life of tennis great Althea Gibson.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Sports

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