Social Studies and History

Jazz and Math: Rhythmic Innovations

Connect music and math through the study of jazz. In this music lesson, students learn about the use of fractions in…

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Social Studies and History

Mathematics

Music

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African-American Scientists: A Comprehensive Social Media Account Project

In this project, students will research a notable African-American scientist and then create a social media account for…

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Scientists

Science Activities and Experiments

Science

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Cultures Day Project Ideas

Follow these guidelines for conducting a Cultures Day event, where students teach each other about various cultures.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Culture and Diversity

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Current Challenges in the African-American Community

Learn about the challenges faced by today's African-American community.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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ASSESSMENT

Notable African-American Women Quiz

Celebrate Women's History Month (March) and Black History Month (February) with this printable multiple-choice quiz…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

African Americans

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Jackie Robinson Biography & Activities

Read about Jackie Robinson's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this pioneering…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Sports

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A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.

Teammates

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Reading

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Jazz and Math: Improvisation Permutations

In this lesson students explore how many different rhythmic combinations can be improvised in a jazz/blues piece of…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Music

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The Civil Rights Movement

Explore the key people and events of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. A great resource for Black History…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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The Struggle Against Segregation

Students learn about the history of segregation in the United States by reading about the Little Rock Nine, a courageous…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Segregation

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TEACHING RESOURCE

The Rodney King Riots

The Rodney King incident exposed racism in the L.A. police department, and triggered five days of violent rioting.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Racism

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Assign a project that introduces art and designs from East Africa. This is an excellent resource for use during the…

Kente Cloth

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Decorative Arts

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Videos & Activities

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on January 21, 2019. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with these…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Dr. Mae Jemison Coloring Page

Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Read about this famous astronaut and color in the…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Astronauts and Space Flights

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Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development in relation to jazz. They will also…

Interactive Timeline

Subjects

Language Arts and Writing

Twentieth Century

Music

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MAPS

Triangular Trade in the Atlantic Ocean

In conjunction with a historical study of slavery, students will learn about triangular trade and use maps and a website…

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Social Studies and History

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

Pilgrims

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In this art activity, students make their own African tribal masks.

African Tribal Masks

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Africa

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BOOK GUIDES

The Hate U Give Teaching Guide

This teaching guide for Angie Thomas's award-winning YA novel on racism, activism, and identity features discussion…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Civil Rights

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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Lift-Tab Book Activity

A great in-class or take-home activity for Black History Month! Students will assemble this informative lift-tab book…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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REFERENCE

Influencing Others in Our World

Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, who have positively…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Students take a "cyber-journey" through the Underground Railroad: the path to freedom for slaves in the 1850s. This is…

The Underground Railroad

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

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Ideas for Black History Month Field Trips

Discover a list of places you and your students could photograph for inclusion in the Black History Virtual Field Trip.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Top Kwanzaa Activities (Grades K-8)

Find fun and educational arts & crafts activities to enjoy while celebrating Kwanzaa. Introduce students who may be…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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