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Core Knowledge: Poetry in Motion [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Collection in pdf format of seven lessons integrating poetry across-the-curriculum. Includes dramatization, developing poetry reading skills, and creating poetry appreciation. Printable graphic organizers and a fine bibliography...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Work Among Our Women

For Students 9th - 10th
African American women have been strong leaders in the fight for equality. Mary Church Terrell addresses the National Association of Colored Women and discusses the achievements of African American women since Emancipation.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Women in the Civil War: Ladies, Contraband and Spies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson uses primary sources - diaries, letters, and photographs - to explore the experiences of women in the Civil War. By looking at a series of document galleries, the perspectives of slave women, plantation mistresses, female...
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Underground Railroad: The Journey

For Students 2nd - 8th
Interactive resource in which students choose their fate by making their own decisions as they travel the Underground Railroad.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Underground Railroad

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief look at the Underground Railroad and how it operated. Find some of the code words used to help runaway slaves find their way, and read about some of the "conductors" who led slaves along the routes to the North.
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Read Works

Read Works: John Brown's Antislavery Raid

For Teachers 4th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides a brief history of John Brown, an American abolitionist. A paired passage, a lower level passage with related content, and a question sheet are available to help students...
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Women in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary source set uses documents, illustrations, and portraits to explore the different roles women took in the Civil War and how it affected different groups of women differently. Includes a teacher's guide.
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A&E Television

Secret Agents in Hoop Skirts: Women Spies of the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about Rose O'Neal Greenhow and three other female informants who played a significant role in America's bloodiest conflict, the Civil War.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Learning About Black Leaders Bingo: Grades 1 and 2: Pbs Kids

For Students 1st - 2nd
Identifying contributions of people, past and present is important. We learn to celebrate individuals and the part they play in our lives. The month of February honors the important role Black people play in the story of our country....
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Maryland.gov: The Secretary of States Kids Pages: Famous Marylanders

For Students 3rd - 8th
This page lists famous people from Maryland, with brief biographical notes and the years they lived.

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