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Black History Month unit plans for Easel
Black History Month Research Project
Are you searching for meaningful Black History Month activities for your middle school students? This Research Project which includes a Creative Poster Project is the perfect way to celebrate Black History Month and teach useful research, writing, and communication skills at the same time! Students will learn vital research skills, learn about an influential African American, put their thoughts and ideas down in an ORGANIZED essay, peer edit and revise their essays, and present their research fi
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6th - 9th
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Understanding Privilege (Social Justice, Civil Rights, White Privilege)
Privilege can be a difficult subject to cover in the classroom, but that doesn’t mean teachers should avoid it. This resource offers teachers an easy way to tackle this challenging yet important topic in their high school classrooms. 1. Discussion partners (40 mins- 1 hour)•Prep: print discussion partners activity double sided for each student.•Students work together in groups of 2 and discuss each statement. Students record whether they and their partner agree or disagree with the statements.•A
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9th - 12th
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One Crazy Summer by Williams-Garcia Novel Guide
One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about the Civil Rights Movement and American History. This resource includes: BenchmarksObjectivesComprehension and Discussion QuestionsExtension Activities Book Report Activity Reading Comprehension QuestionsHere’s what teachers just like you are saying about this resource:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leah F. says, "Very helpful for creating higher level thinking during class discussions." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cheryl G. says, "Good resource, than
Grades:
6th - 9th
Unit Plan for The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA by Brenda Woods
The Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author tells the moving story of the friendship between a young white boy and the Black WWII veteran who saved his life.On Gabriel's twelfth birthday, he gets a new bike--and is so excited that he accidentally rides it right into the path of a car. Fortunately, a Black man named Meriwether pushes him out of the way just in time, and fixes his damaged bike. As a thank you, Gabriel gets him a job at his dad's auto shop. Gabriel's dad hires him with some hesitat
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5th - 7th
African American History Unit - Following The North Star
Study African American history through a series of read-a-louds, and writing assignments. This unit is positive, as it focuses on the perseverance and dedication of both the abolitionist, and civil rights movements. The read-a-louds include historical fiction, non-fiction, and biographies. At the end of this African American history unit students will have studied the slavery period, the abolitionist movement, the civil war, segregation, and the civil rights movement. The unit includes discus
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Activity 5: Tubman & Underground Railroad_Middle & High School Black History
Known as the “Moses of her people,” Harriet Tubman was enslaved, escaped, and helped others gain their freedom as a “conductor" of the Underground Railroad. Contrary to legend, Tubman did not create the Underground Railroad; it was established in the late eighteenth century by black and white abolitionists. Lesson Activity 5: Harriet Tubman & Underground RailroadLesson 5 in the 72-part course series
Grades:
6th - 12th
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A Unit Exploring Social Justice Concepts for Middle or High School Students
Great as a stand alone social justice unit or an introduction to a larger, related unit, this product provides five activities to explore different social justice concepts. Easily customizable for your students and situation, these five activities use fun and diverse methods to analyze the concepts studied. Activities may be appropriate for a wider age/grade range than listed.Included in this product:Part One: So, What Does It Mean?: In this section students will explore the definitions of so
Grades:
8th - 11th
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The Rise of Imperialism Unit Plan, Readings, Activities & Quiz (Old Curriculum)
This is free since it is very old and is curriculum I threw together to help me get through my first year of World History. After teaching it for a few years I have updated my curriculum to be more rigorious and engaging, so I offer this free to you as help to get you through the year. Hopefully this saves you some time and if you like it you will check out my more recent curriculum. :) This Imperialism Reading Packet includes graphic organizers for every reading and a unit guide to help you pla
Grades:
7th - 12th
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