8th Grade African-American History Worksheets

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  • Speaking of Slavery

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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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  • 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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  • Mankala

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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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  • Martin Luther King Jr I Have a Dream Speech

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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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  • 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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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Questions

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    Martin Luther King Jr. Questions

    Use these literal and interpretive comprehension questions to discuss the article "Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the…

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    Civil Rights
    Reading Comprehension
    African-American History
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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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  • 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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  • The Power of the Press

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    The Power of the Press

    Connect social studies and language arts with this writing prompt. Students will research slavery during the 1800s and…

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    Slavery in United States
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and 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.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    African Americans
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  • Black Athletes Quiz

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    Black Athletes Quiz

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

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

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    Black Educators, Intellectuals, and Politicians Quiz

    During Black History Month, test your knowledge of famous African American educators, intellectuals, and politicians.

    Subjects:
    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.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    African Americans
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  • Matching Names of Famous Black Americans

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    Matching Names of Famous Black Americans

    Students match the first and last names of famous black Americans. Then, they use the Internet or reference materials to…

    Subjects:
    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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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…

    Subjects:
    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…

    Subjects:
    U.S. Supreme Court
    African-American History
    Blacks
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  • Courage Has No Color, The True Story of the Triple Nickles: America's First Black Paratroopers Teacher's Guide

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    Courage Has No Color, The True Story of the Triple Nickles: America's First Black Paratroopers Teacher's Guide

    Courage Has No Color examines the experience of America's first black paratroopers during World War II. Discussion…

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    Reading and Literature
    Informational Texts
    African-American History
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  • Marian Wright Edelman

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    Marian Wright Edelman

    Share the story of Marian Wright Edelman with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of learning more…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Human Rights
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  • General Colin Powell

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    General Colin Powell

    Share the story of Colin Powell, and assign the related activities to help students learn more about this important…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Political Figures
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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.

    Subjects:
    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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