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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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Reading and Literature

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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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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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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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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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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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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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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New Bedford, MA and the Underground Railroad

Visit New Bedford, Massachusetts, which was an integral part of the Underground Railroad.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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Equal Is Right

The Civil Rights Movement is reviewed in this printable worksheet. Students will look at the movement's leaders and the…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Kwanzaa, the African-American Celebration of Ancestry

Teach children about Kwanzaa with the activities outlined in this printable. They will learn about the traditions of…

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American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Lewis Temple

Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the efficiency of the whaling…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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Civil War Epitaphs

By reading fictional epitaphs, students will review key events and people from the Civil War Era.

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

African-American History

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Free and Slave States, 1787

Students identify states by their shapes and then sort the list by whether it was a free or slave state in 1787.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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Speaking of Slavery

Word puzzles hold the answers to clues about issues of slavery in the United States.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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Mankala

Teach your students Mankala, a game from Africa.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Africa

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I Have a Dream

In this activity, children study Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s groundbreaking and famous speech, "I Have a Dream," and…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Slavery & The Civil War – Video & Activities

Examine the Emancipation Proclamation through this educational video and related activities. The video is paired with…

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U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

African-American History

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Underground Railroad Map - New Bedford, MA

This printable map will help students locate Underground Railroad sites in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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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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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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African-American History

Slavery in United 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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Famous African Americans Concentration

Playing this game increases your students' awareness of the important contributions made by African Americans throughout…

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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They Have Overcome

The leaders of the Civil Rights Movement are studied.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Charles Drew and the Study of Blood

Students learn about the accomplishments of a famous African American, Charles Drew, and research the different…

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Nsikwi

Teach your students Nsikwi, a game from Africa.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Africa

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