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Black History Month Common Core RH.6-8.4 resources
Plessy v Ferguson and Jim Crow Laws Gallery Activity in Civil Rights Movement
Plessy v Ferguson, Jim Crow Laws, Beginning of Civil Rights Movement, & how "Separate Was Inherently Unequal" student gallery and reading assignment.This eye-opening resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this activity, students learn about the controversial 1896 case of Homer Plessy, his role in Plessy v. Ferguson, the creation of Jim Crow Laws across the south, and the eventual 1954 ruling in Brown v. the Board of Education. Then, students complete a digital galle
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6th - 10th
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Civil Rights Movement Stations Activity Lesson | Freedom Riders, Little Rock 9
This Civil Rights Movement stations activity resource engages students on the Freedom Riders, the Little Rock 9, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Greensboro Sit-Ins (and the Greensboro Four), the March on Washington, and more!This top-notch resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this hands-on and engaging lesson, students investigate five major Civil Rights Movement protests to understand the different methods of protests used to gain civil, political, and economic freed
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â MLK Day Bundle: 3 Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
Juneteenth Lesson: Reading, Project, Activity for Civil War & Reconstruction Era
This fantastic lesson plan on Juneteenth is an excellent resource to learn about the holiday during your Civil War or Reconstruction units, Black History Month, or at the end of the year! It includes a full lesson plan detailing how to use all of the great resources included. There's a few video links to use as an introduction before students create an essential question about Juneteenth (several are also included as examples or to assign to students). Students then receive a worksheet to use fo
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7th - 10th
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Ethnic Studies - FULL Course w/ textbook + slides Indigenous Black Latino AAPI
Comprehensive Ethnic Studies Course - Complete with Course Materials and Engaging Tools, Rubrics, Answer Keys and a full textbook.Explore U.S. history through the lens of two powerful theoretical frameworks: the 4 I's of Oppression and the 4 Tenets of Ethnic Studies. Engage your students with enriching reading texts, captivating slides, and interactive graphic organizers, designed to foster deep comprehension during each lesson. Plus, each unit concludes with an insightful Socratic seminar, enco
Grades:
7th - 12th
Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, the Atlanta Compromise, & Niagara Movement
In this Booker T Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois comparison activity lesson, students learn about the background of civil rights leaders Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois to understand how these two men were similar and how they differed. Students also learn about Washington's Atlantia Compromise and Du Bois's Niagara Movement, and how each wanted the same end goal of equal civil rights for African-Americans, yet offered different paths to achieve them. This activity is included in my Prog
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5th - 10th
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Who was Malcolm Little? A Malcolm X Analysis and Martin Luther King Comparison!
Who was Malcolm Little? A Malcolm X Analysis and Martin Luther King Comparison!This top-notch resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this highly-engaging resource, students understand the life, background, and history of Malcolm Little (Malcolm X) and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. In part one of this activity, students analyze a one-page article on life and contributions of Malcolm Little, his conversion to Islam and subsequent name change to Malcolm X
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6th - 10th
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Civil Rights Movement Activities Unit Resource Bundle
The Civil Rights Movement Unit bundle contains 13 high-interest activities to teach the entirety of the Civil Rights Movement, including the tragedy involving Emmett Till, the Little Rock 9, the Greensboro 4, Martin Luther King Jr., Freedom Riders, Ruby Bridges, Malcolm X (Malcolm Little), the Ku Klux Klan, and much more. Save over 20% with this bundle purchase!The THIRTEEN resources included in this bundle are:✔ 1.) The Tragic Story of Emmett Till: A Four-Step, Multi-Faceted Activity!✔ 2.) Civ
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â American History Unit 6/6 (1945-2010) Cold War, Civil Rights, Modern America
U.S. History | The Underground Railroad COMPLETE Lesson Plan | TWO Lessons!
The Underground Railroad COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. These two lessons include EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the historical significance of the Underground Railroad! From the heroes of the Underground Railroad, such as Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, to the "secrets" of the Underground Railroad, Underground Railroad terminology, and so MUCH MORE, these lessons cover it!! The incredible Underground Railroad resourc
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month VALUE Bundle! | 7th-8th Grade U.S. History | Google Apps
Civil Rights Movement Ku Klux Klan CSI Inquiry Activity | Evers, Freedom Summer
In this Ku Klux Klan & the Civil Rights Movement student investigation, students learn of the Ku Klux Klan murders of Medgar Evers, the 16th Street Baptist Street Bombing, the Freedom Summer Murders of James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, Viola Liuzzo, the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.This top-notch resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this investigation, students take on the role of investigators as they analyze five different high-profile
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
World War 2 & Civil Rights: The Double V Lesson
This fantastic full lesson plan on the "Double V" has your students analyzing primary source documents related to African Americans' experiences during WWII. In 1943, an African-American newspaper coined the term "Double V" in regards to seeking "victory over enemies abroad and over racism at home." However, African Americans still served in segregated units and experienced discrimination throughout the war.This lesson has students working individually, in pairs, or in small groups to analyze pr
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5th - 12th
Slavery in the South & the Cotton Gin | 5th-8th Graders | Google Apps!
The Slavery in the South and Cotton Gin Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. The amazing resources included with this lesson include absolutely EVERYTHING you'll need to explore with your students: the historical significance of the institution of slavery, the origins of slavery in the 13 Colonies, the causes and effects of slavery in America, what factors contributed to the spread of slavery (especially in the South), such as the invention o
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month VALUE Bundle! | 7th-8th Grade U.S. History | Google Apps
Gallery Walk Bundle (Great Depression, Civil Rights, Cold War, Women's History)
Gallery Walk Activity: The Great DepressionStep into the past and learn about one of the most challenging times in American history with this Great Depression gallery walk activity. This activity is designed to help students understand the economic, social, and political impact of the Great Depression on the United States. This gallery walk features various primary source documents. Each document is accompanied by a QR code that links to additional information and context.Gallery Walk Activity:
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8th - 10th
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Harlem Renaissance Digital Escape Room
Introduction to the Harlem RenaissanceTake your students back in time in this Harlem Renaissance digital escape room. Students will try to solve a series of clues as they enter the 360° digital speakeasy from the 1920s with fun jazz music playing.This is an excellent introductory activity for learning about the Harlem Renaissance and the literature of the time. No background knowledge is necessary to play!Not only will students be introduced to the history of the era, but they will read four pie
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month ELA Activities
No Prep Martin Luther King Junior Information Reading Packet
No Prep Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Passage for Upper Elementary Grades! This 17-page packet is full of great resources to make it easy for you to plan meaningful academic discussions about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and why we celebrate a day in his honor. Students will enjoy learning about civil rights and opportunities set forth by Doctor King.This packet includes the following:Reading Passage and Writing Prompts:Students will have the ability to read and understand the reasoning
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4th - 6th
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Black History Month ELA Activities
This Black History Month Activities Bundle includes 11 ELA products to celebrate Black History Month in February!The following lessons are included:Black History Month One-Pager ProjectLangston Hughes "I, Too" paired with Walt Whitman's "I Hear America Singing" — Poetry AnalysisThe Harlem Renaissance Digital Escape Room | 360° Reading Comprehension Game (no prior knowledge needed!)Digital Black History Month Interactive Bulletin Board — 4 Awesome Project Options!Amanda Gorman "The Hill We Climb"
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Civil Rights Movement: March on Washington Gallery Walk Activity
In this Civil Rights Movement activity, your students will become historians as they analyze the official March on Washington organizing manual that was published prior to the demonstration. Then they will take a gallery walk to analyze historical images from the demonstration. Students will answer critical thinking questions throughout the activity and complete a final reflection. This resource is set up in an easy-to-print format to save you time.Primary Source Analysis:There is no better way
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6th - 8th
Martin Luther King Jr. Scavenger Hunt Task Card or Walking Tour Activity MLK Day
Use this very comprehensive Task Card, Walking Tour or Gallery Walk activity to teach about Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement for MLK Jr. Day or during Black History Month. This activity has everything needed to allow students to have fun while investigating his life, his contributions, and his legacy.Resource Includes16 Scavenger Hunt Question Cards16 Response Cards with images, quotes, and contentStudent HandoutsOptional Wrap-up Writing Assignment for s
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Â US 2 Modern U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
U.S. History: The Reconstruction Amendments COMPLETE Lesson Plan (5th-8th Grade)
The Reconstruction Amendments COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching their 5th to 8th grade U.S. history students about the Reconstruction Era! This incredible lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to cover the historical significance and impact of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments (the "Reconstruction Amendments") to the U.S. Constitution! From exploring the various factors that contributed and led to the passage and ratification of each one of the Reconstruction Amendments to wh
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month VALUE Bundle! | 7th-8th Grade U.S. History | Google Apps
Road to Jim Crow: Primary Source DBQ Set w/ Guided Discussion (GSE SS8H7)
This guided DBQ (document-based question) for the Jim Crow era is a ready-to-use lesson packed with social studies skills. A Jim Crow DBQ is a great way to help students teach themselves about this time period in U.S. History. This product has everything you could want in primary source instruction! Includes:24 separate documents (organized into 12 sets)2/3 of the sources are primary sources; others include infographics and articles50-slide Ppt that guides students through the process of analyzi
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6th - 11th
Also included in:Â New South in Georgia GSE SS8H7 BUNDLE Elements a-d
Amanda Gorman, "The Hill We Climb" Quote Collaborative Poster for Bulletin Board
Create a meaningful bulletin board or hallway display for your classroom with this collaborative poster! Similar to a quilt project, each student will complete a section of the poster to form a student-created display. This poster features a quotation from Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb." A reading passage with questions are also included.This zip file includes::: 3 poster sizes to fit your class needs (18 pieces, 24 pieces, and 36 pieces):: Detailed student instructions:: Va
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5th - 8th
Eisenhower and the Little Rock Nine: A Primary Source Analysis on Civil Rights!
Eisenhower and the Little Rock Nine: A Primary Source Analysis on Civil Rights!This top-notch resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this primary source activity, students analyze an excerpt from an address to the nation from President Dwight Eisenhower on the Little Rock Crisis regarding school segregation. Enjoy this easy-to-use resource to supplement any Civil Rights Movement unit or lesson the Little Rock Nine!A full teacher key and a Google 1:1 version are include
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6th - 10th
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U.S. History Sectionalism COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit: 5th-7th Grade | Google Apps
The Sectionalism COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit for 5th-7th Grade students features incredible resources that are 100% READY-TO-GO for both in-person and online digital learning (via Google Apps)! From the impact of Eli Whitney's cotton gin to the presidential election of 1860 and everything else in between (the Missouri Compromise, Underground Railroad, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and so much more!), this Sectionalism Unit has got you covered! The amazing resources included in this unit bundle have been us
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â Bundle for Yvonne
Black History Month Interactive Google Slides Webquest Independent Activity
DIGITAL interactive Black History Month Webquest on Google Slides. DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Google Doc packet for students to record their answers. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom!Students click on interactive slides and write answers on their handouts. This is perfect for distance learning! Over 15 topics, 60 articles and websites, 15 videos, and 45 questions. The webquest can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, and extension activities.
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6th - 12th
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Civil Rights Act Primary Source Analysis Activity: What did Civil Rights Act do?
Civil Rights Act: What did the Civil Rights Act do? What progress has been made?This top-notch resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this engaging, primary-source based resource, students complete a two-source analysis to learn what the Civil Rights Act promised in the Civil Rights Movement. A culminating writing assignment is included for students to show their understanding of both source excerpts, then an optional extension assignment is included for students to ap
Grades:
8th - 11th
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