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  • ASSESSMENT

    Exhibit Scoring Guide

    Rubric for use with the Visualizing Jazz Scenes lesson.

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    African-American History
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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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  • The Fight Against Lynching

    WORKSHEETS

    The Fight Against Lynching

    Ask students to research the effort to end lynching in the early twentieth century. Then, complete the questions found…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Equality Struggles
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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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    Timeline of Affirmative Action Milestones

    This article chronologically outlines court cases concerning affirmative action in the United States.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Law
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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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    Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response

    The text of Eisenhower's speech concerning desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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    Booker T. Washington's Atlanta Compromise Speech

    The full text of Booker T. Washington's speech about civil rights.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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    Marian Wright Edelman

    Learn more about Marian Wright Edelman, social activist and founder of the Children's Defense Fund.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Volunteer Work and Charities
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    Gordon Parks

    A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.

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    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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    Medgar Evers

    Learn about the life of civil rights activist Medgar Evers, who organized the first economic boycott of businesses that…

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    African-American History
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    Ella Fitzgerald

    Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Musicians
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    Alvin Ailey

    A brief biography of modern dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Dance and Ballet
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    Arthur Ashe

    Read this brief biography of tennis professional, author, and activist Arthur Ashe.

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    African-American History
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