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  • Black Biographies

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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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  • The Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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    The Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr.

    Share the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s achievements, and assign the related activities to your students to help…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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    Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights

    Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a biographical site about…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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  • Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer

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    Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer

    An African-American astronomer, Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments are reviewed along with related activities.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Space and Astronomy
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    Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

    The full text of the autobiography of Harriet Brent Jacobs, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.

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    Reading and Literature
    Language Arts and Writing
    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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    Assessment of Learning Through "The Duke" Lesson

    Assessment sheet for Learning Through The Duke lesson.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Music Appreciation
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  • Shirley Chisholm as a Member of Congress

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    Shirley Chisholm as a Member of Congress

    Students learn about a famous African American, Shirley Chisholm, who was a member of the United States Congress. They…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Government and Civics
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    Learning through The Duke

    Students will learn about the important contributions made by Duke Ellington to the field of jazz, as well as some of…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Musicians
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Printable

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    Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Printable

    This printable consists of a newspaper article announcing the day that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel…

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    Award and Prize Winners
    Civil Rights
    African-American History
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  • Harriet Tubman: Years in Canada

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    Harriet Tubman: Years in Canada

    After reading a biography of Harriet Tubman, children demonstrate their reading comprehension skills by answering…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Equality Struggles
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  • Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide

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    Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide

    Study the life and work of civil rights leader W.E.B. Dubois with your students. Use the questions in this guide for Up…

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    Civil Rights
    African-American History
    African Americans
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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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  • Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: The Story Behind an American Friendship Discussion Guide

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    Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: The Story Behind an American Friendship Discussion Guide

    This literature guide to Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: The Story Behind an American Friendship includes a…

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    Reading and Literature
    Reading
    Literature
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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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    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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    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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    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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    William Edward Burghardt DuBois

    Article about prominent African American W.E.B. DuBois, including related Web sites, and a bibliography.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    African Americans
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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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    Maya Angelou

    A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress Maya Angelou.

    Subjects:
    African-American History
    Suffrage and Women's Rights
    American History/U.S. History
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    James Baldwin

    A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.

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    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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    Crispus Attucks

    A brief article about Crispus Attucks, believed to be the first man killed in the American Revolution.

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