8th Grade African-American History Reference

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  • Black Biographies

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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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    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • The Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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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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    Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights

    Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a biographical site about…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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  • Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer

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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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    Lewis Temple

    Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the efficiency of the whaling…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Inventions
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    Assessment of Learning Through "The Duke" Lesson

    Assessment sheet for Learning Through The Duke lesson.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Music 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.

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    Reading and Literature
    Language Arts and Writing
    African-American History
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  • Shirley Chisholm as a Member of Congress

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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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    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…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Musicians
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    Black Hockey Players in the NHL

    An article discussing the history of African-Americans in the NHL.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Athletes
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    Mason and Dixon's Line

    An article explaining Mason and Dixon's Line.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    African-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 Censorship
    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Constitutional History
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    An Overview of Kwanzaa

    An article defining and explaining Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday of culture.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Culture and Diversity
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    Wilma Rudolph, Olympic Athlete

    Read a brief history of Wilma Rudolph, aka La Gazella, who was an African American track star and three-time gold…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Athletes
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    The Harlem Renaissance

    An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.

    Subjects:
    Literature
    Teaching The Great Gatsby
    U.S. States
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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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    Harry Truman's Executive Order: 9981

    Read Truman's Executive order, which ended segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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    Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life

    This brief biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. can be used with the Civil Rights Leader lesson plan or on its own to…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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    Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response

    The text of Eisenhower's speech concerning desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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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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    Marian Wright Edelman

    Learn more about Marian Wright Edelman, social activist and founder of the Children's Defense Fund.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Volunteer Work and Charities
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    Gordon Parks

    A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.

    Subjects:
    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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    Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington

    Learn more about the life of American Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and orchestra leader, Duke Ellington.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Musicians
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