8th Grade African-American History Reference

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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.

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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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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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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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…

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Civil Rights

African-American History

African 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…

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U.S. Supreme Court

African-American History

Blacks

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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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Political Figures

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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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Artists

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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 Literature

Poetry

African-American History

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Booker T. Washington

Learn about Booker T. Washington's life and accomplishments, and then explore the related activities.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Twentieth Century

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Famous African Americans Concentration

Playing this game increases your students' awareness of the important contributions made by African Americans throughout…

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Eleanor Roosevelt Helped Marian Anderson

Students write about how one can take a stand against discrimination.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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Ralph Bunche and the Meaning of Peace

Students learn about a famous African American, Ralph Bunche, and write about peace and how it can be achieved.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Peace

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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…

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver major discoveries are reviewed along with suggested activities.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Scientists

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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…

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Award and Prize Winners

Civil Rights

African-American History

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