8th Grade African-American History Reference Resources
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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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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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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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Assessment of Learning Through "The Duke" Lesson
Assessment sheet for Learning Through The Duke lesson.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusic Appreciation -
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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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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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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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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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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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African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination
Ask students to read and answer related questions about the state of racial equality in the United States in the first…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
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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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Fannie Lou Hamer
Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for civil rights.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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Benjamin Banneker
An article, including related resources, about Benjamin Banneker.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySpace and Astronomy -
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Mary McLeod Bethune
An article about Mary McLeod Bethune's contributions to education and race relations as a leader in the American black…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryTeachers -
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Billie Holiday
Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusicians -
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Jesse Jackson
Learn more about the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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Jacob Lawrence
Learn more about the life of the American painter and educator Jacob Lawrence.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryPainters -
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Judith Jamison
Learn more about the life of American dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryDance and Ballet -
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Thurgood Marshall
Learn more about the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryU.S. Supreme Court -
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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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Jesse Owens, Olympic Athlete
Learn more about the life of track and field star Jesse Owens.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAthletes -
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Crispus Attucks
A brief article about Crispus Attucks, believed to be the first man killed in the American Revolution.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American 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
