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2,310 African american history Lesson Plans

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Grade Range
6th - 12th
Rating
5 Stars

Students explore eras in African American history, then create quilts depicting important events and personalities from these eras and write an explanation of the significance of the imagery of the quilt; display in classroom or school hallway. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students gain a new appreciation of the struggles encountered by African Americans from the time of slavery through modern times. Through exploring the web students study to connect African American artwork with the struggle that is portrayed. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore the special achievements and contributions of African Americans. Full Review »

Grade Range
Kindergarten - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students research important dates in African American history. They record these events on a calendar, creating an annual timeline of historic occasions. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students conduct research to complete a worksheet about notable African Americans who achieved "Firsts" in history. They use the Internet to locate biographies and history facts and work together to fill in the worksheet. Full Review »

Grade Range
Kindergarten - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students use a calendar template to create a daily calendar of African American historical events. They put one event on each day of the calendar. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students study fascinating firsts and facts and answer questions about African American history. They demonstrate abilities to research information about African American history using Internet or library sources. Finally, they use the information to correctly complete a work sheet about African American history. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th
Rating
4 Stars

Students investigate contributions made by the African American community. They watch and discuss the video "Understanding the Civil Rights Movement," complete a WebQuest on African American history, conduct Internet research, and complete a report and create a monument for the person they researched. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students examine the role spirituals have played in African American history and religion. They examine Harriet Tubman's use of spirituals in her work for the Underground Railroad. They explore the continuing power of the spiritual in the Civil Rights Movement. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th - 8th
Rating
4 Stars

Students increase their awareness of the important contributions made by individuals throughout history by discussing African American history month. They then play Concentration by matching the picture and name of a famous African American with his or her biographical sketch. Full Review »