6th Grade African-American History

Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the University of Mississippi…

James Meredith

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic Athlete

Learn more about the life of track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

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African-American History

Athletes

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A brief article about Ida B. Wells.

Ida B. Wells

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Journalists

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Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.

Toni Morrison

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Learn more about the life of Langston Hughes, American poet and central figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

Langston Hughes

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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An article about writer Richard Wright.

Richard Wright

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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The Study & Celebration of Black History

The study of Black history was not begun until the Twentieth Century. This article explains why and gives information…

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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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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54th Regiment Massachusetts Memorial

The first African-American regiment ever commissioned in the United Stated is commemorated with this fountain in New…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Monuments and Landmarks

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Nathan and Polly Johnson helped many slaves find their way to freedom in the 1800s -- including Frederick Douglass.

Nathan and Polly Johnson

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African-American History

Slavery in United States

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The Friends Meetinghouse in New Bedford, Massachusetts was the site of abolitionist activity in the 1800s. View pictures…

Friends Meetinghouse

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African-American History

Slavery in United States

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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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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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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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African-American Scientists Crossword

Challenge your children with a crossword puzzle that covers scientists from the colonial era to present day.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Scientists

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Assign an art project that introduces African masks and celebrates diversity.

Large Masks

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Community and Ways of Life

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Coloring Book of African-Americans Slideshow

Students will enjoy learning about famous black figures from the past while they color. Included in this slideshow of…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Middle School Students

This activity packet for middle school classrooms will help your students celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and…

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Language Arts and Writing

Civil Rights

African-American History

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Teach children about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with these activities. This printable makes a great activity around Dr.…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Black History Month Activities

Celebrate Black History Month with these activities about famous African-Americans and the history of the holiday.…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

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HarperCollins Black History Month Teaching Guides

Black History Month Classroom Kit

Celebrate diversity and explore African-American history and culture through a variety of fiction and nonfiction…

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Reading and Literature

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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BOOK GUIDES

I Have Heard of a Land Teacher's Guide

Use the resources in this literature guide to I Have Heard of a Land (by Joyce Carol Thomas and Floyd Cooper) to develop…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

African-American History

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ASSESSMENT

African-American History Quiz

This quiz will test kids' knowledge of notable people and events in African American history.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

African Americans

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