Curated OER
The Causes of Prohibition
Eleventh graders explore the origins of the Prohibition Movement in the United States. In small groups, they analyze the influence of World War I in the passage of the eighteenth amendment. Students explain how different demographics of...
Curated OER
Wyoming Challenge
In this Wyoming instructional activity, learners answer multiple choice questions about Wyoming's history. Students answer 10 questions about Wyoming's history.
Curated OER
Elizabeth I
Who was Elizabeth I? Read these short paragraphs to find out who she was and how she became queen. Then have the class answer nine fill-in-the-blank prompts based on the reading.
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Multas
Combine history and Spanish instruction with an exploration of descriptions of fines given in Florida in 1790. Partners read the brief text, fill out a graphic organizer about the crimes described, and interview each other about fines....
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Delaware Challenge
In this Delaware activity, learners answer multiple choice questions about Delaware's famous people, places, and history. Students answer 10 questions.
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Pennsylvania Firsts Challenge
In this Pennsylvania worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about history of Pennsylvania's firsts. Students answer 10 questions.
Curated OER
Pennsylvania Firsts Crossword Puzzle
In this Pennsylvania worksheet, students answer questions in a crossword representing Pennsylvania's history of firsts. Students answer 10 questions.
Curated OER
OK in Oklahoma? All-Black Communities
Young scholars read a narrative on western migration. They examine the early segregation laws adopted at the time of Oklahoma statehood, and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of single-race communities.
Mr. Roughton
The Maya Files
Class members adopt the role of Law and Order history investigators and examine primary source documents to determine the legitimacy of Marco Polo's claim that he traveled to and traded in China. A cleverly crafted...
Albert Shanker Institute
Heart of the Matter
Most people have heard of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, but few have heard of Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin. Who were these guys and what did they have to do with this famous landmark event in...
PBS
Malcolm X: Minister and Civil Rights Activist
Any study of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement would be incomplete without an examination of the life of Malcolm X. Class members view a short biographical video and analyze primary source documents to gain an understanding of the...
Center for Civic Education
The Power of Nonviolence: Rosa Parks: A Quest for Equal Protection Under the Law
Teach young historians about the historical legacy of Rosa Parks with a multi-faceted lesson plan. Pupils follow stations and use journals to explore prominent events, analyze primary resource documents, and engage in interesting...
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The Destruction of Black Wall Street: The Tulsa Riot
Middle schoolers examine the Tulsa riot of 1921. Using the Internet, they discover the reasons behind the riot and how it affected the area of "Black Wall Street". They read first hand accounts of the incident and discuss how it changed...
Curated OER
The Black Death
For this health worksheet, students find the words associated with the "Black Death" and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
Who Am I
In this African American History worksheet, students read three facts and then complete a word scramble/secret code puzzle about Mae Jemison who was the first African-American woman to travel in space.
Curated OER
Character Traits and People in Black History
Third graders, after reading a one-page biographical essay, write in paragraph form how an African American has demonstrated a certain character trait.
Curated OER
The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
Pupils identify and analyze the motivation behind the African-American students in organizing the sit-in if Greensboro and the formation of the SNCC. Pupils identify how the generational differences between members of SNCC and other...
Education World
Every Day Edit - James Forten, Free Black Man
In this everyday editing worksheet, the grammatical errors include capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Learners correct these grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about James Forten.
Scholastic
Lesson 1: What Are Barriers?
Scholars discuss the concept of a barrier with a short passage on Jackie Robinson. The writing process begins with a paragraph and several other sentences about Robinson's unique traits that made breaking a barrier...
K12 Reader
African American Inventors: Granville T. Woods
Get to know inventor, Granville T. Woods. Who is he? From what state did Woods come? What did he design? All questions your scholars will find the answers to with this response-to-reading activity.
Penguin Books
Up Close: Ella Fitzgerald
A reading of Tanya Lee Stones' biography of Ella Fitzgerald lets middle schoolers get up close and personal with the First Lady of Jazz. Stone recounts details of Fitzgerald's life from her early days through her experiences as a teenage...
Mr. Nussbaum
Martin Luther King Reading Comprehension
Boost reading comprehension with an interactive website featuring an informational passage about Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars read, or listen to, several paragraphs detailing MLK's life in order to answer seven...
Curriculum Corner
February Bell Ringers
Use a set of 30 writing bell ringers to get through the month of February. Writers tap into and write about how February makes them feel, what it smells like, and all types of celebrations that occur during the month.
Texas State Energy Conservation Office
Global Climate Change
Here is an extensive reading resource that addresses our climate change crisis. It thoroughly explains the greenhouse effect, related Earth cycles, and the history of climate change. Use it as part of the intended unit, published by the...
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