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  • A lion - a character in African folk tales

    TEACHING RESOURCE

    African Folk Tales: Background Information

    Distribute an article that details the various types of African folk tales and gives examples of them. You can use this…

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    Folk Tales
    African-American History
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    Activities for African Folk Tales

    Get the most out of reading African folk tales by using these worksheets. This is a great lesson plan to use during…

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    Teammates

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

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    Orphan Boy

    This African legend tells the tale of an elderly Maasai man who gets help from an unlikely source -- Venus!

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    Legends
    Multicultural Literature
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    In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

    This literature guide includes enrichment activities and internet resources for In the Year of the Boar and Jackie…

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    Asian History
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  • Kente Cloth research and art/craft activity

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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…

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    African-American History
    Decorative Arts
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  • MLK Day Videos and Activities

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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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    African-American History
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  • Dr. Mae Jemison Coloring Page

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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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  • 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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  • Harriet Tubman Lift-Tab Book Activity

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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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    American History/U.S. History
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    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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  • LESSON PLANS

    The Underground Railroad

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

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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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    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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  • Jackie Robinson Coloring Page

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    Jackie Robinson Coloring Page

    This printable coloring book page features Jackie Robinson, the legendary African-American baseball player. Use this…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Athletes
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  • George Washington Carver – Coloring Page

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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…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Inventions
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Word Search Activity

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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.…

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    African-American History
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  • Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture

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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…

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    Culture and Diversity
    Social Studies and History
    Multiculturalism
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  • Harriet Tubman Writing Activity

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    Harriet Tubman Writing Activity

    Distribute a printable social studies and writing activity on Harriet Tubman that focuses on recognizing people…

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    Literary Biographies
    Social Studies and History
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  • Printable Book of African Americans

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    Printable Coloring Book of African-Americans (2-6)

    Students will learn about famous African-Americans while they have fun coloring, with this printable activity book. The…

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    Top Trip Ideas for Black History Month

    Looking for fun activities to get your kids into Black History Month? Try these trip ideas that will make…

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  • Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Segregation

    DAILY WARM-UPS

    Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Segregation

    Help students master important nonfiction reading skills with an informational text on segregation and reading…

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Twentieth Century
    Civil Rights
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    African Meeting House/Abiel Smith School

    Photos of the oldest African-American church (still standing) in the U.S. and the school it formerly housed.

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    African-American History
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