5th Grade African-American History Worksheets Resources
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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.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCulture and Diversity -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySports -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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Langston Hughes, an Everyday Poet
Read about Langston Hughes's, an african american poet who is considered one of the best of all times. This biography…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAfrican-American History -
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Kente Cloth
Assign a project that introduces art and designs from East Africa. This is an excellent resource for use during the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryDecorative Arts -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAstronauts and Space Flights -
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Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
This printable coloring book page features Jackie Robinson, the legendary African-American baseball player. Use this…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAthletes -
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The Harlem Renaissance Activities
Students read an overview of the Harlem Renaissance, a period of intellectual and artistic achievement in Harlem. They…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryTwentieth Century -
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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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George Washington Carver – Coloring Page
Children read a short biography of the African-American inventor George Washington Carver, who discovered hundreds of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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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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Martin Luther King Jr. Wordsearch
The perfect Black History Month activity! Teach children about Martin Luther King Jr. with this printable word search.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about African-American history and culture appropriate for…Subjects:Culture and DiversitySocial Studies and HistoryMulticulturalism -
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Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide
Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and cross-curricular activities in this…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Rosa Parks Coloring Page
Students will colour their way to learning about civil rights activist Rosa Parks! This colouring book page is a fun way…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
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Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
This coloring book page features a picture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights leader and American icon, and a…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
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Revelations: Alvin Ailey, Jr.
Share the story of Alvin Ailey, Jr. with your students, and assign the related activities as a way to learn more about…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryDance and Ballet -
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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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Equal Is Right
The Civil Rights Movement is reviewed in this printable worksheet. Students will look at the movement's leaders and the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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Kwanzaa, the African-American Celebration of Ancestry
Teach children about Kwanzaa with the activities outlined in this printable. They will learn about the traditions of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Quiz: More African American History
Kids and adults can test their knowledge of African American history with this Black History Month quiz.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
LESSON PLANS
We Shall Overcome Lesson Plan: We Are the Freedom Riders
Study the civil rights movement in America through music and literature. In this lesson, students will read We Shall…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAfrican-American HistoryMusic and Songs -
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Ghetto Cowboy Reading and Activity Guide
Learn about the urban riders of Philadelphia. This printable guide to Ghetto Cowboy includes classroom activities,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Sarah Breedlove Walker -- Coloring Page
This printable coloring book page features Sarah Breedlove Walker, African-American inventor of a hair softener and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions