8th Grade African-American 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Middle School Students

    ACTIVITIES

    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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  • A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide

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    A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide

    Preparation assignments, group discussion questions about lynching and civil rights, and many other resources are…

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    Literature
    Poetry
    Nonfiction Literature
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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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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  • My Mother the Cheerleader Reading Guide

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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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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    African-American History
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  • Black Leaders and Reformers Quiz

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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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  • Black Athletes Quiz

    ASSESSMENT

    Black Athletes Quiz

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

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Athletes
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  • Black Educators, Intellectuals, and Politicians Quiz

    ASSESSMENT

    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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  • African-American History Quiz

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    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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  • Satchel Paige and the Negro League

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    Satchel Paige and the Negro League

    Students read an overview of Satchel Paige and the Negro Baseball League, and complete related activities to extend…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Sports
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  • Jacob Lawrence and the Great Migration Series

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    Jacob Lawrence and the Great Migration Series

    Read about Jacob Lawrence's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this African American…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Artists
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  • The Great Educator: Mary McLeod Bethune

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    The Great Educator: Mary McLeod Bethune

    Read about Mary McLeod Bethune's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about a great educator.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Twentieth Century
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  • Olympic Star: Jesse Owens Biography and Activities

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    Olympic Star: Jesse Owens Biography and Activities

    Share the story of Jesse Owens's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of learning…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Sports
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  • Wizard of Tuskegee: George Washington Carver

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    Wizard of Tuskegee: George Washington Carver

    Share the story of George Washington Carver's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Science
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  • An Extraordinary Bus Ride: Rosa Parks

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    An Extraordinary Bus Ride: Rosa Parks

    Read about Rosa Parks, and explore the related activities to learn more about this civil rights activist.

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    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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  • Making Schools Equal

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    Making Schools Equal

    Explore the issues surrounding school desegregation in the United States in the 1950s.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    African-American History
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  • Man of Many Firsts: Ralph Bunche

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    Man of Many Firsts: Ralph Bunche

    Read about Ralph Bunche, and explore the related activities to learn more about this important statesman.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    African Americans
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