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African-American History Teacher Resources
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Using the nonfiction book African Americans in the Thirteen Colonies, learners read segments about the origin and perpetuation of slavery in the colonies. Reading comprehension is assessed as the class discusses the text, and explores reasons why this institution began and how it ended. African American achievements are also highlighted. Note: To check fluency, have some pupils read aloud.
In this Black History Month spelling worksheet, learners analyze 4 words in a row; only one is spelled correctly. Students circle the word in each row that is spelled correctly. There are 14 questions; all words pertain to civil rights and Black History month.
Students perform in a play demonstrating and event or significant individual in African American history. They research significant events and individuals in African American history. They write and present visual presentation that accurately portrays significant events in African American history.
Students analyze the reasons African-Americans settled in the area to be known as Nebraska. Using primary source documents, they read about the challenges they faced and compare their growth and distribution of African-Americas in the 19th and 20th century. They discuss the feelings they get from photographs of the time period as well.
Students examine the archaeological site of Lick Creek, Indiana. They discover the settlement of African-American settlers. They practice using new vocabulary as well.
Students research three African-American musicians and compose a report based upon their research in this Music Appreciation lesson for the middle level classroom. The lesson could be adapted for various student levels and abilities.
Students take a closer look at African American college students in the early 1900's. In this North Carolina history lesson, students read "African American College Students," and respond to discussion questions about the article.
Fifth graders investigate the happenings related to slavery in America. They use primary and secondary resources to conduct research. The lesson has a project of creating a pamphlet that will be shared with the class.
Black History Month is a time to recognize the achievements of our civil rights heroes while looking toward the future with a vision of equality for all.
Learners construct a poem inspired by African American History Month. In this poetry lesson, students watch the video, "Boycott" and are instructed on how to write a haiku. Learners use imagery and metaphors to construct a haiku about African American History Month.