African-American History Reference Resources
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"I Have a Dream" Little Book
This Little Book contains activities related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and 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…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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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.…Subjects:Award and Prize WinnersCivil RightsAfrican-American History -
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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,…SubjectsCivil RightsHuman RightsGovernment and Civics -
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Famous Black Americans
Introduce students to and help them become familiar with well-known…Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureAfrican-American History -
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A Movement Led by Dr. Martin Luther King
Dr. King's work inspired countless supporters to join him in his strategies of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Black Biographies
Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide
Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony &…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Influencing Others in Our World
Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King,…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Charles Drew and the Study of Blood
Students learn about the accomplishments of a famous African American, Charles…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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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.…Subjects:Civil RightsAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
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Booker T. Washington: Slave, Student, Success
Booker T. Washington was an influential African-American leader and advocate of…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Daily Journal Topics: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Assign one of 10 journal topics for students on the subject of Dr. Martin Luther…Subjects:Journaling Tips, Strategies & TopicsLetters, Journals and DiariesWriting -
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Famous African Americans Concentration
Playing this game increases your students' awareness of the important…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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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…Subjects:U.S. Supreme CourtAfrican-American HistoryBlacks -
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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 -
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The Study & Celebration of Black History
The study of Black history was not begun until the Twentieth Century. This…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: The Story Behind an American Friendship Discussion Guide
This literature guide to Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: The Story…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLiterature -
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Malcolm X
Malcolm X was a contrast to Dr. King, because he took a very different approach…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Kwanzaa Symbols & Celebration
Reference an article that outlines the symbols of Kwanzaa and celebrations for…Subjects:VocabularyBlacksAfrican Americans -
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Gordon Parks
A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Crispus Attucks
A brief article about Crispus Attucks, believed to be the first man killed in…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Toni Morrison
Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History