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BOOK GUIDES

Trell Teaching Guide

Our teacher discussion guide for Trell, a young adult novel inspired by a true crime story, features questions and…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

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BOOK GUIDES

Nora & Me: The Cursed Ground Reading Guide

Use this reading guide to support students to think critically and demonstrate reading comprehension.

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

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Other African-American Faith Traditions

Non-Christian-based faiths are also prominently influential within African-American life.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Religion

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WORKSHEETS

Music for Indian Ragas

Use this music in combination with the lesson Indian Ragas, in which students compare Indian ragas to the Western music…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

Indians

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A Movement Led by Dr. Martin Luther King

Dr. King's work inspired countless supporters to join him in his strategies of nonviolence and passive resistance as…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Slavery and the Constitution

Slaves were not protected by the original version of the U.S. Constitution.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Slavery in United States

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The American Dream and African-American History

Learn how the African-American struggle for equality relates to the American Dream.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks defined civil disobedience during the height of the civil rights movement.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Emerging African-American Leaders

Read about important and influential African-American leaders.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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The Great Migration and the Search for a New Life

The Great Migration had a significant effect on the U.S. economy.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

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The Great Migration

At the end of the 19th century, droves of African-Americans migrated North.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

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The Emancipation Proclamation

Read about the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued by President Lincoln on September 22, 1862.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Historic Speeches and Addresses

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Slavery: An Incalculable Human Loss

Slavery was an American Holocaust.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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WORKSHEETS

The Baths of Ancient Rome Worksheet

Distribute this printable worksheet that is intended to accompany The Baths of Ancient Rome lesson.

Subjects:

Ancient History

Social Studies and History

World History

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ACTIVITIES

Getting to Know You Activities for Middle School

Get to know your new batch of middle grade students with fun cross-curricular activities! These get to know you…

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Mathematics

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

Learn how Martin Luther King Day became a nationally observed holiday.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Ramadan: The Month of Fasting

For more than a billion Muslims around the world -- including some 8 million in North America -- Ramadan is a month of…

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Social Studies and History

Religion and Philosophy

Islam

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The Islamic Calendar

The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar year of 354 days. The number of days each month is adjusted according to the…

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Social Studies and History

Religion and Philosophy

Islam

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The Art of Feng Shui

Learn about the Asian-American method of well being by the Art of Feng Shui.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Ancient History

Asian History

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ACTIVITIES

Follow the Drinking Gourd Song

Teach students a song that was sung by slaves making their escape to Canada in the 1800's.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

African-American History

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REFERENCE

Character Education: George Washington Carver

Use this lesson to discuss the life of George Washington Carver and ask students to explain why he is an example of a…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Scientists

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The New Deal Teacher Information Sheet

Here is information on the 1930s and the New Deal, which will be helpful when teaching the A New Deal for the Arts…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Great Depression

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ASSESSMENT

Assessment Rubric -- WPA Photos

Distribute a rubric that will guide the teacher in grading the activity from the New Deal lesson plan.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Great Depression

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MAPS

Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 17

Week 17: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

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Social Studies and History

Geography

Map

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