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Marching For Freedom

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students appreciate the sacrifices that people from across the country made to ensure that all citizens could exercise their constitutional right to vote. They access excellent websites and documents imbedded in this plan to guide their...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Dark Voice

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon by African-American Oliver Harrington and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: When Women Toon In

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze political cartoons about women by women. Students then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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And Justice for All?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the history of the environmental justice movement. They examine how discrimination promotes environmental illness in low income communities. Students explain why minority and low income groups have less economic and...
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What Does 'Post Racial' Mean, Anyway?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore where they personally stand on a post-election continuum, spanning from euphoria to despair.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders read and discuss an article immediately following the election and a...
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Chapter 10: Racial and Ethnic Relations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this racial and ethnic relations in America worksheet, high schoolers answer 15 matching questions and respond to 7 short answer questions regarding various racial and ethnic groups terms and issues in U.S. society.
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Chinese Immigration 1860s-1880s

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders consider the plight of Chinese immigrants to America. In this immigration lesson, 8th graders analyze political cartoons from the late 1800's that exemplify American public opinion regarding Chinese immigrants. The...
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Reading Test -- B1 Level

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this reading test worksheet, students read about Nelson Mandela. Students read a biography of Nelson Mandela and answer questions about what they read.
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The Battleground: Separate and Unequal Education

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars examine the purpose and goals of education in African American society. They analyze photos, answer discussion questions, and participate in a class discussion.
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Against the Odds: The Trials and Tribulations of the Harlem Renaissance

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students become familiar with the Harlem Renaissance movement. They present information gathered and discuss issues pertaining to African American art through a power point presentation as well as an oral presentation.
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The Struggle to End Apartheid

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research the occurence, history and politics of apartheid in South Africa. They study Canada's involvement through sanctions and other pressures on the apartheid movement.
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Making Democracy Work for Everyone, 1877-1904

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students investigate the culture of the post Reconstruction South. They participate in a jigsaw research activity, conduct Internet research on an assigned topic, and write a report to present to the class.
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William Lanson: New Haven's African King

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the misrepresentations of African Americans in the United States. In groups, they examine the life and accomplishments of William Lanson and the importance of extending the Long Wharf. Together, they pretend they...
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Lesson Plan on Tolerance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, through discussion, internet and video resources, study the history of Northern Ireland and the religious segregation between Catholics and Protestants. They evaluate the current political situation and predict what the future...
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Extracts from History of Germany in the Nineteenth Century and Historical and Political Writings

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, learners read a 2-page selection from History of Germany in the Nineteenth Century and Historical and Political Writings by Heinrich Vot Treitschke and then respond to 4 short answer questions...
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Philanthropy and You

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights lesson plan, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in history....
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The Battleground: Separate and Unequal Education

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the history of unequal education in the United States and the impact on African American history. In this unequal history lesson, students discuss the purpose of education and describe an ideal school. Students...
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Change: Just a Matter of Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars analyze the Declaration of Independence and primary sources to explain civil rights. Then, students write a Declaration of Change to express the grievances of African Americans, and their desire to participate fully in the...
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Then and Now: Tolerance as a Casualty of War

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students compare terrorist attacks on the US. In this lesson on tolerance and war, students use various resources and links to examine the concept of toleration during war. Students will focus on the attacks of Pear Harbor in 1941 and...
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Race, Racism and the Law: Are Chicanos the Same as Mexicans?

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative article that describes Spanish people, Hispanics, Latino, Mexican, Mexican-Americans, Hispano, and Chicanos.
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15 Minute History

15 Minute History: Not Even Past: Episode 41: The Myth of Race in America

For Students 9th - 10th
The idea of race has been a powerful driving force in American history since colonial times, but what exactly is race? Guest Jacqueline Jones, one of the foremost experts on the history of racial history in the United States, helps us...
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Unc Charlotte: History of Scientific Racism [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly article by Anthropology Professor Jonathan Marks on the history of scientific racism. Published in the Encyclopedia of Race and Racism.
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Pbs: Matters of Race

For Students 9th - 10th
Online companion to "Matters of Race" PBS program, which explores what makes a race, who decides what race means, the issues faced by people of mixed race, and the future of race in America. Includes essays, an area for sharing personal...
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History Project: Chicago Race Riot, 1919

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan for high school students explores the race riot in Chicago in the summer of 1919. Students are asked to explain the reasons for the riot and address the questions in the lesson plan. Included are excerpts from 26 primary...