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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: About Marcus Garvey and the Black Star Line

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains a mix of different information about Marcus Garvey and a photograph exhibit relating to his steamship company, the Black Star Line.
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PBS

Pbs: Negroes With Guns: Rob Williams & Black Power

For Students 9th - 10th
Tells the story of civil rights activist Rob Williams and his belief that Black Americans needed to draw guns on violent racists.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: George Bernard Shaw

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed, concise biographical note about the Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950). Covers his works and socialist politics. Features a selected bibliography of books by and about him.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Black Power

For Students 5th - 8th
The black power movement moved away from the nonviolence advocated by Martin Luther King, Jr. and his associates. Read about the formation of the Black Panther Party, and find their party platform. Take the brief quiz about history of...
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: African Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers information about the African Lion, including scientific information, description, habitat and more.
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BBC

Bbc History: British History: Civil War: Personality and Politics of Charles I

For Students 9th - 10th
The author discusses how Charles I, at least in part, brought about his own defeat because he allowed his personality to have too much influence on the manner in which he ruled England. Archived.
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Eserver

E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 76

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 76.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Web Guides: A Guide to Harlem Renaissance Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the Library's resources as well as links to external web sites on the Harlem Renaissance, and a bibliography.
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Black Past

Black Past: Davis Bend, Mississippi

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an encyclopedia article which tells about an attempt to form an all black cooperative town in Mississippi after the Civil War.
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Black Past

Black Past: Ebony Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia article, you will read about Ebony Magazine, a publication dedicated to reporting on black culture and achievements of African Americans.
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Black Past

Black Past: Mound Bayou

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting encyclopedia article recounts the self-segregated community of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, which was founded as a place for blacks to find economic opportunity at a time of extreme racial violence in the South.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with the novella "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. This novella tells the story of Santiago, an old fisherman who struggles to reel in a giant marlin far off the coast of...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Malcolm X Amd the Nation of Islam

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief biography of a leader for black power, Malcolm X. Read about his early life and conversion to the Nation of Islam. Find out what his goals were for blacks in America, and see how the means to the end was different from Martin...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Black Power

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Malcolm X, the Nation of Islam, and the Black Panther Party.
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Curated OER

Bewildered by False Ego, Strength, Pride, Lust and Anger.

For Students 9th - 10th
This page offers descriptions and pictures painted by members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), illustrating the story of Arjuna and Krishna.
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Curated OER

National Museum of African Art: Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about African kente cloth, including how it is made, when to wear it, and how to wear it. Accompanying interactive lets you can design your own kente.
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Curated OER

Guardian: Pride, Poverty and Promise: Ghana's Golden Jubilee

For Students 9th - 10th
This article tries to give a balanced picture of Ghana as it celebrates its fiftieth year of independence from British colonial rule. While it is a democratic nation today, and many things have changed for the better, there are still...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where students examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...
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Other

Chicano Park Murals (San Diego, California)

For Students 9th - 10th
In collaboration with San Diego State University, Chicano Park has become a public art space showcasing the history and pride of the Chicano culture. Elaborate murals decorate the surrounding area. You can take a virtual tour and...
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
This poem by Maya Angelou taps into the black pride movement during the twentieth century. This site gives an excellent analysis of the poem and its important themes.
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Organization for Community Networks

Ann Parish Elementary: Cultures of Our Nation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan teaches young children to celebrate and take pride in their cultural heritage.
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Other

Selfknowledge: The Works of Jane Austen

For Students 9th - 10th
Text and related information on Jane Austen's novels.
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Live Wire Media

Good Character: Appreciating Yourself

For Teachers K - 1st
Learn how to teach children to appreciate themselves through activities, writing prompts, and discussion questions about self worth.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Paradise Lost

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives outstanding insights into Milton's great poem, Paradise Lost. Read about the characters the themes and important quotations in this fascinating site.

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