11th Grade African-American History

Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most acclaimed artists in the history of jazz.

Ella Fitzgerald

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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My Mother the Cheerleader Reading Guide

Explore the divisive forces of race, economics, and culture that challenged integration in U.S. public schools during…

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American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Black Leaders and Reformers Quiz

Test your students' knowledge about famous black leaders and reformers with this quiz.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

African Americans

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Test your knowledge of famous African American athletes who made a difference.

Black Athletes Quiz

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Athletes

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Black Educators, Intellectuals, and Politicians Quiz

During Black History Month, test your knowledge of famous African American educators, intellectuals, and politicians.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

African Americans

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BOOK GUIDES

Why We Can't Wait Teacher's Guide

Begin a chapter-by-chapter study of Why We Can't Wait by Martin Luther King, Jr. with this printable teacher's guide.…

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Civil Rights

1960s

African-American 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. 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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President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography

Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. made history in June 2008, when he became…

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African-American History

U.S. Presidents

U.S. Government

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Hattie McDaniel Biography

Learn about Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Actors and Actresses

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Famous Firsts in Aviation

Explore this timeline of famous firsts in aviation, from the first balloon flight to the first black pilot to fly solo…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Aviation & Flight

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Amendments to the Constitution of the United States

The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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Banned Books and Censorship

Social Studies and History

U.S. Constitutional History

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ACTIVITIES

State Pier -- New Bedford, Massachusetts

The site of a booming whaling industry in the 1800s and a place where many slaves first set foot on free soil.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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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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Rubric for use with the Visualizing Jazz Scenes lesson.

Exhibit Scoring Guide

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Music

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An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.

The Harlem Renaissance

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Literature

Teaching The Great Gatsby

U.S. States

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Learn about the life of Condoleezza Rice, who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 2005-2009.

Condoleezza Rice

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Political Figures

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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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An article explaining Mason and Dixon's Line.

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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The Fight Against Lynching

Ask students to research the effort to end lynching in the early twentieth century. Then, complete the questions found…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

Top Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities

Learn all about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with our top 10 favorite resources, printables, and activities. Your…

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Social Studies and History

Civil Rights

African-American History

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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

Virtual Field Trip of Underground Railroad in New Bedford, MA

Live far away from Massachusetts or lack school funds to take a field trip? Take your class on a virtual field trip of…

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

African-American History

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Site of the Boston Massacre

View the site of the Boston Massacre, where Crispus Attucks was the first man killed in the Revolutionary War.

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Social Studies and History

American Revolution (1775-1781)

African-American History

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