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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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    Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance

    Students read and respond to literary selections that either portray the Harlem jazz scene or were written during the…

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  • A lion - a character in African folk tales

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    African Folk Tales: Background Information

    Distribute an article that details the various types of African folk tales and gives examples of them. You can use this…

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  • Cultures Day Project Ideas

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    Cultures Day Project Ideas

    Follow these guidelines for conducting a Cultures Day event, where students teach each other about various cultures.

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    Current Challenges in the African-American Community

    Learn about the challenges faced by today's African-American community.

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    Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"

    This comprehensive lesson uses Billy Holiday's song "Strange Fruit" as a discussion point for the history of lynching in…

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  • Notable African-American Women Quiz

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    Notable African-American Women Quiz

    Celebrate Women's History Month (March) and Black History Month (February) with this printable multiple-choice quiz…

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    Activities for African Folk Tales

    Get the most out of reading African folk tales by using these worksheets. This is a great lesson plan to use during…

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  • Jackie Robinson Biography & Activities

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    Jackie Robinson Biography & Activities

    Read about Jackie Robinson's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this pioneering…

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    Teammates

    A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.

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    Jazz and Math: Improvisation Permutations

    In this lesson students explore how many different rhythmic combinations can be improvised in a jazz/blues piece of…

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    Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

    Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, which provides…

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  • The Civil Rights Movement

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    The Civil Rights Movement

    Explore the key people and events of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. A great resource for Black History…

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    The Struggle Against Segregation

    Students learn about the history of segregation in the United States by reading about the Little Rock Nine, a courageous…

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    In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

    This literature guide includes enrichment activities and internet resources for In the Year of the Boar and Jackie…

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  • Langston Hughes, an Everyday Poet

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    Langston Hughes, an Everyday Poet

    Read about Langston Hughes's, an african american poet who is considered one of the best of all times. This biography…

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    The Rodney King Riots

    The Rodney King incident exposed racism in the L.A. police department, and triggered five days of violent rioting.

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  • Dr. Mae Jemison Coloring Page

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    Dr. Mae Jemison Coloring Page

    Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Read about this famous astronaut and color in the…

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  • MLK Day Videos and Activities

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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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  • Kente Cloth research and art/craft activity

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    Kente Cloth

    Assign a project that introduces art and designs from East Africa. This is an excellent resource for use during the…

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    Interactive Timeline

    Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development in relation to jazz. They will also…

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  • African Tribal Masks

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    African Tribal Masks

    In this art activity, students make their own African tribal masks.

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  • Harriet Tubman Lift-Tab Book Activity

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    Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Lift-Tab Book Activity

    A great in-class or take-home activity for Black History Month! Students will assemble this informative lift-tab book…

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    The Underground Railroad

    Students take a "cyber-journey" through the Underground Railroad: the path to freedom for slaves in the 1850s. This is…

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