8th Grade African-American History Reference Resources
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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 -
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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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Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights
Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a biographical site about…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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Jacob Lawrence and the Great Migration Series
Read about Jacob Lawrence's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this African American…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryArtists -
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Learning through The Duke
Students will learn about the important contributions made by Duke Ellington to the field of jazz, as well as some of…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusicians -
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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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Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Lesson
Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. This…SubjectsCivil RightsHuman RightsGovernment and Civics -
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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
The full text of the autobiography of Harriet Brent Jacobs, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingAfrican-American History -
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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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Eleanor Roosevelt Helped Marian Anderson
Students write about how one can take a stand against discrimination.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
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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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General Colin Powell
Share the story of Colin Powell, and assign the related activities to help students learn more about this important…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryPolitical Figures -
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Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide
Study the life and work of civil rights leader W.E.B. Dubois with your students. Use the questions in this guide for Up…Subjects:Civil RightsAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
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Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide
Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice—with your students. Use the…Subjects:U.S. Supreme CourtAfrican-American HistoryBlacks -
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Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm emerged as an important politician during the 1970s, serving as the nation's first African-American…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryPolitical Figures -
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Lewis Temple
Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the efficiency of the whaling…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Printable
This printable consists of a newspaper article announcing the day that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel…Subjects:Award and Prize WinnersCivil RightsAfrican-American History -
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Charles Drew and the Study of Blood
Students learn about the accomplishments of a famous African American, Charles Drew, and research the different…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix was an astonishing musical innovator, whose style has yet to be defined.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusicians -
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Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is an important public figure in America, having overcome adversity to become a global icon.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEntertainers -
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A Jazz Talk Show
Students will explore the lives of various jazz musicians, studying the social and historical events current in the…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusicians -
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Black Hockey Players in the NHL
An article discussing the history of African-Americans in the NHL.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAthletes -
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Mason and Dixon's Line
An article explaining Mason and Dixon's Line.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.Subjects:Banned Books and CensorshipSocial Studies and HistoryU.S. Constitutional History
