8th Grade African-American History

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  • Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide

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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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  • Courage Has No Color, The True Story of the Triple Nickles: America's First Black Paratroopers Teacher's Guide

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    Courage Has No Color, The True Story of the Triple Nickles: America's First Black Paratroopers Teacher's Guide

    Courage Has No Color examines the experience of America's first black paratroopers during World War II. Discussion…

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    Reading and Literature
    Informational Texts
    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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    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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    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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    Nathan and Polly Johnson

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

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Friends Meetinghouse

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

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    The Harlem Renaissance

    An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.

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    Literature
    Teaching The Great Gatsby
    U.S. States
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    Condoleezza Rice

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

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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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    Mason and Dixon's Line

    An article explaining 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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    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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    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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    Harriet Tubman Memorial

    These statues reside in Boston's South End. Harriet Tubman spoke in Boston area Meeting Houses before and after…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Historic Buildings and Sites
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    66 Phillips Street/86 Pinckney Street

    Both of these houses were occupied by abolitionists and African-American families in the 1800s.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Historic Buildings and Sites
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    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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    An Overview of Kwanzaa

    An article defining and explaining Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday of culture.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Culture and Diversity
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    Kwanzaa Symbols & Celebration

    Reference an article that outlines the symbols of Kwanzaa and celebrations for each day. This information is useful…

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    Vocabulary
    Blacks
    African Americans
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    Death of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Proclamation

    This is Lyndon B. Johnson's proclamation after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Use this reference when studying…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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    Harry Truman's Executive Order: 9981

    Read Truman's Executive order, which ended segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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    Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life

    This brief biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. can be used with the Civil Rights Leader lesson plan or on its own to…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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