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Black History Month scaffolded notes for Google Apps
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BLUES for Middle and High School general music
Introduce your middle or high school students to the history of Blues music with this Google Slides™ presentation and note sheets. This mini-unit covers the origins and characteristics of the Blues and notable singers and musicians. Perfect for Black History Month or any time of year.Items included:A 52-page Google Slide™ Presentation with links and embedded videos.A PDF of all the information on the slidesA PDF with blanks for students to fill in as you go through the presentationA digital fil
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7th - 8th
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Also included in: SEASONAL BUNDLE for Middle School General Music
Abolitionist Movement Lesson and Notes - Slavery and the Underground Railroad
This Abolitionist Movement lesson and notes include information about the Abolitionist Movement in America and the fight for the end of slavery. The lesson focuses on the Underground Railroad and famous abolitionists like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth and the end of slavery after the Civil War with the passing of the 13th Amendment.The lesson covers the following topics: What was the Abolitionist Movement?Slavery in AmericaLife on a Southern PlantationThe Underground Ra
Grades:
4th - 6th
"I Have a Dream Speech" Rhetorical Analysis Lesson
Get kids analyzing King's use of rhetoric in his "I Have a Dream" speech. This lesson is designed for high school students; I use it in my American literature course as part of a larger unit on rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos). - A short outline/ 2-days of lesson plans with suggested terms to teach BEFORE reading the speech - A student worksheet that asks students to attend to King's rhetorical moves - A teacher copy of the worksheet with answers. - a teacher copy of the text with all a
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson Black History Poetry Analysis
If you’re teaching poetry analysis or looking for a rich Black History Month text, don’t miss the opportunity to read and discuss Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson. This foldable poetry analysis worksheet will make your guided analysis feel effortless! Simply print or assign it to your digital learning platform of choice, and your plans for the day are done!✔ Check out the preview for a closer look!► What’s Included?Teacher DirectionsLift Ev'ry Voice and Sing by James Weldon John
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Slavery in United States U.S. Google Slideshow Presentation Notes Quiz No Prep!
This Google slideshow gives a detailed overview of slavery in the United States. The slideshow covers main ideas of: the Middle Passage, Region Reliance on Slavery, Cause & Effect of Slavery in the South, Chattel Slavery, Justifications Used for Slavery, Conditions of Slavery, Resistance of Slavery, and Harriet TubmanIncluded is a Google doc for students to take notes. Student notes have most information from slideshow but with a few blanks that students need to fill in. There is an answer k
Grades:
5th - 12th
Haitian Revolution Lesson Slides, Notes, & Quiz
A clear way to introduce the Haitian Revolution and its connection to the French Revolution, including key vocabulary. This lesson includes a slide deck, guided notes (with answer key!), and a list of 10 possible quiz questions to help reinforce the key concepts of the Haitian Revolution: its beginning, the war, the role of Toussaint L'Ouverture, and the formation of the Haiti.In this lesson, students will learn the three class system of St. Domingue, the influence of the French Revolution, the
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7th - 10th
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Dred Scott Decision Doodle Fill-in-the-Blank Notes
These notes describe how the Dred Scott decision further divides the North and South and shows the potential for Civil War. They also include the background of Dred and Harriet Scott in addition to what happens after the court decision. Covered Terms: Supreme CourtDred ScottHarriet ScottFree StatesSlave StatesMissouri CompromiseGreat for middle school and tested on 8th graders! Key included!
Grades:
7th - 10th
Amistad 1839-41: True Story of Rebellion, Redemption & Repatriation
This non-fiction guided reading activity was created with 7th graders in mind and is appropriate while studying the Slavery and the Abolitionist Movement/History of the Supreme Court/Presidencies of John Quincy Adams & Van Buren/3 Branches of Government/Maritime History. This heavily researched (with sources included) and still very accessible non-fiction reading breaks down the Supreme Court case United States vs. The Amistad 1839-1841. The case follows a group of kidnapped Africans across
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Jim Crow Laws
This is a large overview of the Jim Crow Laws and how it has impacted numerous generations. This lesson consists of analyzing poetry, legislation, interviews, photography, and music to understand how the Jim Crow Laws have impacted generations of Americans. This lesson allows for student discussions to be had about their own modern worlds and communities.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Slavery in the Antebellum South Doodle Fill-in-the-Blank Notes
Doodles notes used to describe enslaved life in the South before the Civil War. This includes the doodle notes PDF that includes hand-drawings and a slideshow to accompany the notes. Display the slides and have students complete the fill-in-the-blanks and respond to the questions. Students always have the option to draw or write! I also included the original version of the doodle notes before the hand-drawings in a Google slide version in case you prefer the "cleaner" copy. The Google slides pre
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Antebellum America Activities Bundle
Social Justice in the Biology Classroom: Race Isn't Real
Want to bring in themes of social justice into your science classroom? This very carefully designed and curated lesson contains the following guiding questions:1. Why is race a social construct?2. How does “categorical thinking” of race affect medical practice?3. How is race used in medical algorithms & what harm can this cause? This lesson contains 3 high quality sources that students will pull quotes from and analyze. It will start with the idea that race is an ambiguous and non-scientifi
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Digital Notebook: The Souls of Black Folk
This digital notebook is an approachable way to engage students in readings and discussion of W.E.B DuBois' The Souls of Black Folk. English and History teachers alike can use this source to teach the book as part of a class, for a book group, or for a club. The notebook includes notes on the historical context for the book, brief background on DuBois, and an introduction to the themes of the book. Teachers might find it most useful to start with a discussion of one of the books themes that any
Grades:
8th - 11th
10th Grade: Frederick Douglass: Crash Course Black American History #17
This assignment focuses on the life and contributions of Frederick Douglass, a prominent figure in American history who fought against slavery and played a pivotal role in advocating for the rights and freedoms of enslaved individuals. In this document, you will find a variety of content, including a list of terms with definitions and example sentences, a summary of key points from a source on Frederick Douglass, multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and open-ended questions. This a
Grades:
9th - 11th
Black History Month Wax Museum Project Research Notes
This product is a set of guided notes that can be posted online for students or can be printed. It is meant to facilitate the research process for this project.This research project requires scholars to:choose a person to research from the list providedconduct research on this personrecord their research using the provided guided research notescreate a display board showcasing their researchdress in a costume of the person they chosegive a 30 second oral presentation pretending to be this person
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Black History Month Wax Museum Project BUNDLE
Black History, Joy, & Social Media Lesson + Guided Notes (Distance Learning)
This activity allows students to explore the use of social media for joy in the midst of the difficulty of a global pandemic. Students will read and engage with by 2 articles Newsela, as well as a class discussion and written reflection.Includes a color-coded, step-by-step slideshow and guided notes graphic organizer for independent and/or whole/small group work. Graphic organizer requires students to read, synthesize information, and support claims wit relevant evidence. Includes a social medi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Kindred Introductory Notes
This presentation is part of a novel study of the book Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. These notes provide introductory information about the author as well as necessary background information about many of the historical events and figures related to the novel.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Kindred Novel Study Unit
Immigration Experience: Black Immigrants in the US (Black History Month Lesson)
I created this lesson as part of my Immigration Unit in US History. It just so happened that I was teaching this unit during Black History Month and I decided to create this lesson about the Black Immigration experience, a topic that is often overlooked or not mentioned when learning about Immigration in the USThis lesson has four main parts1. Prior Knowledge Check: A True/False poll with facts/statistics about immigration in the US in which students can respond using Poll in Zoom2. Video: Super
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11th
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Crash Course - Black American History #2 - Guided Notes Package
DescriptionWant to learn more about Slavery in the American Colonies? Use this small package to help your students follow along during the Crash Course Black American History #2 Episode (Slavery in the American Colonies)!This package comes with 3 options for students: fill-in-the-blanks (pretty much word for word from the video!), short answer questions, and guided Cornell Notes! The teacher key is given for the fill-in-the-blanks (from there, that key can be applied to the other two student opt
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Black History Month Wax Museum Project Presentation Notes
This product is meant to accompany the following project. It is editable and can be used for scholars to take notes while their peers are presenting their research.This research project requires scholars to:choose a person to research from the list providedconduct research on this personrecord their research using the provided guided research notescreate a display board showcasing their researchdress in a costume of the person they chosegive a 30 second oral presentation pretending to be this pe
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Black History Month Wax Museum Project BUNDLE
Reconstruction PowerPoint and Student Fill in Notes for Reconstruction Unit
This assessment is designed to explain the Reconstruction Unit through a direct instruction PowerPoint presentation. The assessment has two parts that aid in the explanation of Reconstruction The first part is the Powerpoint presentation and video links that teachers can use to direct their lessons on throughout the Reconstruction Unit. The second part is the student fill in notes. The powerpoint and notes are linked together that allows students to listen to the powerpoint presentation, as well
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Crash Course - Black American History #3 - Guided Notes Package
DescriptionWant to learn more about Elizabeth Key? Use this small package to help your students follow along during the Crash Course Black American History #3 Episode (Elizabeth Key)!This package comes with 3 options for students: fill-in-the-blanks (pretty much word for word from the video!), short answer questions, and guided Cornell Notes! The teacher key is given for the fill-in-the-blanks (from there, that key can be applied to the other two student options). Use whichever option you prefer
Grades:
7th - 12th
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