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    Maniac Magee Literature Guide

    This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…

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  • Cultures Day Project Ideas

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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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  • Jackie Robinson Biography & Activities

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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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  • The Civil Rights Movement

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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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    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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    Segregation
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  • Langston Hughes, an Everyday Poet

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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…

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    Poetry
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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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  • 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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  • 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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    Interactive Timeline

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

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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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  • Black Biographies

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    Black Biographies

    Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for Black History Month (February) or…

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  • The Harlem Renaissance Activities

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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…

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    Old South Meeting House

    Photo of the Old South Meeting House in Boston; Phillis Wheatley was a member of the congregation.

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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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  • Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide

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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…

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  • The Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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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…

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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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    Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights

    Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a biographical site about…

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  • LESSON PLANS

    African-American Gospel Music

    Introduce Gospel music while explaining lyrical meaning and cultural values. This is an excellent music lesson to use…

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  • March Forward, Girl by Melba Beals

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    March Forward, Girl Teaching Guide

    Plenty of challenging and stimulating independent and group activities can be found in the teaching guide for this…

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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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