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Black History Month Common Core W.9-10.8 resources
Black History Month - African-American Inventors
22 investigations of African-American inventors and entrepreneurs. Students search online for information about each inventor's year of birth and death, gender, schools or college attended, jobs, inventions, and other interesting things from their life:Gladys West, George Washington Carver, Henry Sampson, Lewis Howard Latimer, Elijah McCoy, Garrett Morgan, Madame C. J. Walker, Benjamin Banneker, Otis Boykin, Frederick McKinley Jones, Granville Woods, Thomas L. Jennings, Marie Van Brittan Brown,
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month BUNDLE - High School
Black History Month - African-American Artists
20 investigations of African-American artists and painters. Students search online for information about each artist's place and date of birth, important events in their life, paintings they are famous for, etc.:Jacob Lawrence, Kara Walker, Jean Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Alma Thomas, Aaron Douglas, Norman Lewis, Robert S. Duncanson, Barkley L. Hendricks, William Johnson, Horace Pippin, Jack Whitten, Kihende Wiley, Benny Andrews, Charles Alston, Edward Mitchell Bannister, Sargent Cl
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month BUNDLE - Middle School
Black History Month - African-American Musicians
30 investigations of African-American musicians. Students search online for information about each musician: the instrument they played, where and when they were born, things they are famous for, accomplishments, awards they won, etc.Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, B. B. King, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Chuck Berry, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, José White, Questlove, Lenny Kravitz, Max Roach, Fats Domino, Sh
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Black History Month BUNDLE - High School
All American Boys Complete 6-7 Week Novel Unit (NO PREP)
Unlock the Power of Critical Reflection with Our All-Inclusive Curriculum for All American Boys Are you ready to transform your English classroom into a dynamic space of cultural relevance, critical thinking, and literary analysis? Dive into my meticulously crafted curriculum for the riveting novel All American Boys – a unit that not only aligns with Common Core standards but also empowers your students to explore the intricacies of societal conflict, racial bias, and the enduring legacy of Dr.
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9th - 12th
My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
This LOADED resource facilitates students to discover how the writings and speeches of the Civil Rights movement inspired social change and demonstrates how words inspire change. Students will interact with a series of speeches, writings, poems, and videos to better understand and create their own change-inspiring speech at the end of the unit. This concise resource includes do-now's, vocabulary, comprehension check questions and answers, discussion questions, debate topics, assessments, and eng
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8th - 12th
Martin Luther King Jr. Body Biography Project — Collaborative Poster Activity
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Martin Luther King Jr. in a fun, fresh, and engaging way!This research biography project emphasizes the significance of teamwork and effective communication, highlighting the importance of a unified body of knowledge.Your students will conduct research and demonstrate an understanding of the life of MLK by creating a beautiful biography poster.This is an awesome Black History Month Activity!Powerful People Project Steps:1. To const
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5th - 12th
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MyPerspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights
This LOADED resource facilitates students to discover how the writings and speeches of the Civil Rights movement inspired social change and demonstrates how words inspire change. Students will interact with a series of speeches, writings, poems, and videos to better understand and create their own change-inspiring speech at the end of the unit. This concise resource includes do-now's, vocabulary, comprehension check questions and answers, discussion questions, debate topics, assessments, and eng
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7th - 12th
Also included in: My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
Octavia Butler - Parable of the Sower (Characters, Setting, Action, Themes)
12 pages for students to explore the themes and topics in Parable of the Sower, a dystopian novel by Octavia Butler: Global Warming, Drugs & Addiction,Theft,Killing or Murder,Indifference to the Suffering of Others,Earthseed Students search online for information. Students also analyze and summarize the novel and graphic novel version. Students describe and compare characters, and describe the settings in the story as the characters travel northward. Students also summarize the parable that
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7th - 12th
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Black History Month - African-American Athletes
30 investigations of African-American athletes. Students search online for information about each athlete's age, gender, place of birth, college attended, sports they played, awards they won, championships they were a part of, etc.:Jackie Robinson, Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Muhammed Ali, Briana Scurry, Dominique Dawes, Althea Gibson, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Jim Brown, Tiger Woods, Arthur Ashe, Wilma Rudolph, Joe Louis, Magic
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Black History Month BUNDLE - High School
African American Spirituals - 5 Day Unit - Literary & Historical Analysis, CCSS
This is a 5-day unit in which students study the African American spirituals. These songs that have been passed down through generations have helped to shape the conscious identity of the enslaved people. It is beneficial for students to consider these songs as important contributions to American literature. Students will learn about the genre, listen/read and analyze the lyrics to 5 key songs, consider their background and double messages, research the life of Harriet Tubman and her mission in
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8th - 12th
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Black History Month - African-American Actors
30 investigations of African-American male actors. Students search online for information about each actor's place and date of birth, popular movies they starred in, things they are famous for, awards they won, etc.: Will Smith, Chadwick Boseman, Kenan Thompson, Morgan Freeman, Donald Glover, Ice Cube, Michael B. Smith, James Earl Jones, Paul Robeson, Forrest Whitaker, Louis Gossett, Jr., Danny Glover, Anthony Mackie, Ossie Davis, Taye Diggs, Michael Ealy, Mekhi Phifer, Derek Luke, Demetrius Sh
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6th - 12th
Literature of Civil Rights Unit Plan & Activities, Handouts, Assessments BUNDLE
This LOADED resource facilitates students to discover how the writings and speeches of the Civil Rights movement inspired social change and demonstrates how words inspire change. Students will interact with a series of speeches, writings, poems, and videos to better understand and create their own change-inspiring speech at the end of the unit. This concise resource includes do-now's, vocabulary, comprehension check questions and answers, discussion questions, debate topics, assessments, and eng
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8th - 12th
Black History Month - African-American Astronauts
16 investigations of African-American astronauts: Mae Jemison, Stephanie Wilson, Bernard Harris, Guion Bluford, Victor Glover, Ronald McNair, Robert Henry Lawrence, Michael P. Anderson, Frederick Gregory, Charles Bolden, Winston Scott, Joan Higginbotham, Alvin Drew, Leland Melvin, Robert Satcher, Ed Dwight. Your students will search online for information about each astronaut: where and when they were born, things they are famous for, places they visited in space, accomplishments at NASA, etc. P
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Space BUNDLE
Rosa Parks Body Biography Project — Collaborative Poster Activity
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Rosa Parks in a fun, fresh, and engaging way!This biography research project emphasizes the significance of teamwork and effective communication, highlighting the importance of a unified body of knowledge.Your students will conduct research and demonstrate an understanding of the life of Rosa Parks by creating a beautiful biography poster.This is an awesome Black History Month Activity!Powerful People Project Steps:1. To construct
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7th - 12th
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Research Project: Notable Black Figure | Lesser-Known Notable Black Figures!
January, February, and beyond! There’s never a wrong time to highlight the contributions of notable black figures. Grab this engaging research project that challenges your students to research incredible individuals who may not be as widely known but are no less influential.Imagine your students utilizing credible, reliable sources to unravel the fascinating stories behind everyday inventions that have enhanced our lives immensely, the first African American to publish a book of poetry, the tra
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6th - 10th
Langston Hughes Poems - 5 Day Unit - Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights - CCSS
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze the poetry of Langston Hughes, an important leader of the Harlem Renaissance and social activist. The poems cover the heritage and struggles of African Americans in the 20th century, the hope (and critique) of the American dream, and the clarion call for civil rights. Students will read the poems (included), learn about the author, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, and complete a writing assignment in which they analyze an additional H
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8th - 12th
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BLACK LIVES MATTER, Current Events, Common Core Unit
Great for Black History Month! This full unit covers multiple perspectives on the "Black Lives Matter" debate and allows students to find their own point of view on the issue. The unit includes a literary connection, background, historical connections, an implicit argument, arguments across multimedia, photographic connections, a class debate planning system, a research guide, and space for an argumentative essay.
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9th - 12th
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Barack Obama Body Biography Project — Collaborative Poster Activity
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Barack Obama in a fun, fresh, and engaging way!This biography research project emphasizes the significance of teamwork and effective communication, highlighting the importance of a unified body of knowledge.Your students will conduct research and demonstrate an understanding of the life of Barack Obama by creating a beautiful biography poster.This is an awesome Black History Month Activity!Powerful People Project Steps:1. To constr
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7th - 12th
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Black History Month - Famous Artists: Biography Research
Black History Month - Famous Artists - Biography Research: This independent work packet is designed for high school students to conduct research and write three paragraph essays. Students are encouraged to use the school library and the public library. Celebrate the work and life of twelve famous artists: Alma Thomas, Jacob Lawrence, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Faith Ringgold, Augusta Savage, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Horace Pippin, Romare Bearden, Aaron Douglas, Gordon Parks, Beauford Delaney, and Gwendol
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: VISUAL ARTS K-12: ONE YEAR MEGA BUNDLE
Influential Artists of the Harlem Renaissance Project (English & Spanish!)
This project requires students to choose an influential writer, musician, artist, or actor from The Harlem Renaissance to research. Students will then create a slideshow and presentation to share with the class. This resource includes objectives, clear instructions, guiding research questions, and a grading rubric. A copy of the document in Spanish is included as well!
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8th - 12th
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Malcolm X Body Biography Project — Collaborative Poster Activity
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Malcolm X in a fun, fresh, and engaging way!This biography research project emphasizes the significance of teamwork and effective communication, highlighting the importance of a unified body of knowledge.Your students will conduct research and demonstrate an understanding of the life of Malcolm X by creating a beautiful biography poster. This is an awesome Black History Month Activity!Project Steps: 1. To construct the biography po
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7th - 12th
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Internet Research on Civil Rights Leaders
18 printable or digital pages to engage your students in Internet Research on Civil Rights Leaders: Martin Luther King Jr, Cesar Chavez, Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Elie Wiesel, Mohandas Gandhi, W.E.B. Du Bois, Nelson Mandela, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, Nina Simone, Booker T. Washington, Jane Addams, Mary McLeod Bethune, Marva Collins, Rosa Parks, Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Students research online, finding important facts about why these people are remembered and ho
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Fall Activities BUNDLE
Zora Neale Hurston Author Study | Body Biography | Collaborative Poster
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Zora Neale Hurston in a new and engaging way!Your students will create an author biography by researching Zora Neale Hurston and establishing her profile on a poster.Students will learn about Zora Neale Hurston's life and her body of work as a legendary author from the Harlem Renaissance.Additionally, they will discover the importance of collaboration and effective communication.This is a great activity to add to your novel study f
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8th - 12th
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African American Spirituals & Frederick Douglass Autobiography - PAIR PACK
This is a pair-pack of two literature units for a study of African American literature during the time of the abolitionist movement. These texts cover the voices of the enslaved people (Spirituals) and former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass.Note on Level of Rigor: High school is the target grade range for the standards in this unit. However, this unit may also be used for 8th grade classes if the teacher determines the students are proficient in rigorous literary analysis.1. African Am
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8th - 12th
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