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Black History Month Common Core W.5.1 resources
Hidden Figures Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG - 2016)
This Hidden Figures Movie Guide challenges students to think critically about themes like equality, courage, and the importance of acknowledging hidden contributions. Explore the lives of Katherine, Mary, and Dorothy as they battle racial and gender biases to contribute to NASA's success. Engage in conversations about how these women demonstrated extraordinary courage, dignity, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Consider how they served as unsung heroes in NASA’s history, opening up disc
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7th - 12th
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Black History Month Activities : RACE Strategy Writing Passages and Questions
These Black History Month Activities are a great way to practice reading comprehension and writing with the RACE Strategy. Get 10 passages and questions that focus on Black History to practice these skills. Celebrate African American icons including: Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Malcom X, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, African Americans in STEM, and more. RACE Writing Strategy is a structure to help students answer passage-based, short response
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3rd - 5th
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 Novel Study Unit | Comprehension & Activities
This novel study for The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis, contains 127 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version;
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 Novel Study Bundle
Black History Month Art Lesson: Reggie Laurent Abstract Art Project and Game
Ready to teach a Black History Month art project that’ll keep elementary art kids engaged? This Reggie Laurent art lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will appreciate his abstract paintings of geometric and organic shapes. Moreover, they’ll enjoy playing a roll a dice game to make a collage of their own!And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on modern Black artists like Reggie Laurent. During this art project, your class will learn the
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2nd - 5th
BUD, NOT BUDDY Unit Plan Lesson BUNDLE Curtis Novel Study Activities, Quizzes
Get your learners thinking! Our Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 6-week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, projects, writing, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, both fun and rigorous for your learners (300+ pages and slides).Your learners will have fun with the rigor and creativity of our engaging activities built from best teaching practices. We want to make your lesson plan
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5th - 7th
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Kente Cloth Paper Weaving Art Project & Art Sub Plan for Black History Month
Ready to teach a Black History Month art activity that’ll keep elementary art kids engaged? This kente cloth art project will boost confidence and creativity. Kids will be excited to learn how to craft a paper weaving. Moreover, they’ll enjoy learning to decode symbolic kente cloth colors!And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on the history of Ghana. During this weaving art project, your class will learn the different ways men and women wear kente cloth. Us
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2nd - 5th
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THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM Novel Study Activities Comprehension Projects Movie
Get your learners thinking! Our The Watsons Go to Birmingham Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 7-week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, projects, writing, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, both fun and rigorous for your learners (196+ pages and slides).Your learners will have fun with the rigor and creativity of our engaging activities built from best teaching practices. We want to make you
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4th - 6th
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Black History Month Art Projects: Kimmy Cantrell Faces Art Lesson & PowerPoint
Ready to teach a Black History Month art project in February that’ll keep elementary art kids engaged? This Kimmy Cantrell art lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will appreciate his fun, asymmetrical clay faces. Moreover, they’ll connect with his personal story about working with clay. And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create lesson plans based on modern Black artists like Cantrell. During this mask project, your class will learn how Kimmy Cantrell uses childh
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3rd - 6th
Henry's Freedom Box FULL DAY of Lesson Activities for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom needs! You'll receive a FULL day of lesson plans based on Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, plus a craft/hallway display!).Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class.How does this work?Your download will c
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3rd - 5th
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Black History Month - Martin Luther King Jr. Activities - Close Reading Passages
Google Classroom & Printable Options - Martin Luther King Jr. Unit has been integrated with literacy skills of the ELA CCSS. This unit includes the following skills:• Close reading with annotation codes with a rubric• Predicting• Inferring• Summarizing• Use evidence from text to support assignment• Prewriting• Opinion WritingLearn all about Martin Luther King Jr. in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the month of January.CHECK OUT OUR FEBRUARY ELA READING & WRITING PRODUCTSCHECK OUT
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4th - 5th
Harlem Renaissance Activity: Romare Bearden Art Project for Black History Month
Ready to teach a Black History Month art project in February that’ll keep elementary art kids engaged? This Romare Bearden collage art lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will appreciate his energetic jazz collages from the Harlem Renaissance. Moreover, they’ll connect with his personal story about experiencing discrimination and The Great Migration in the 1920’s. And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create lesson plans based on modern Black artists like Romare Be
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3rd - 5th
Our Friend, Martin Movie Guide | MLK | Questions | Google Slide (G - 1999)
This Our Friend, Martin Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1999) challenges students to analyze the decisions made by Martin, Miles, and Randy as they teleport through Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. Explore how MLK responds to hate and prejudice and how he teaches Miles that violence is not the answer and to appreciate the life he has. Ask students to consider how TV played a part in MLK's civil rights movement, especially in Birmingham, Alabama. Finally encourage students to describe what
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3rd - 6th
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Black History Art Lesson Alma Thomas Grade K-5 Painting Lesson Common Core
Alma Thomas was a renowned African American artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings. Her work is a great subject for an art history lesson and art project that can be used to teach your students about her unique style and the role of African American artists in art history.Here are some ways you can incorporate Alma Thomas into your curriculum:Introduce Alma Thomas: Start by introducing your students to Alma Thomas and her work. You can show them examples of her paintings, share info
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K - 5th
The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary
This is a 62 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis. The student work is organized by every 2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. Pe
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3rd - 6th
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Sounder Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities and Tests
This novel study for Sounder, by William H. Armstrong, contains 123 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.FOCUS STANDARDS:ThemePlotCharacter analysisSettingPoint of viewAnd more!No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!♥Excellent
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Bud, Not Buddy and Sounder Novel Study Bundle
Black History Month African Mask Making Art Project, Templates and Worksheets
Ready to teach a Black History Month activity that’ll keep elementary art kids engaged? This African mask art project will boost confidence and creativity. Kids will appreciate understanding the reason why people make and wear masks. Moreover, they’ll enjoy making their own mask design with exciting patterns!And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on African art. During this art project, your class will discuss ceremonies, rituals, and traditions surrounding
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3rd - 6th
The Watsons Go to Birmingham Movie Guide | Questions | Google Format (PG - 2013)
The Watsons Go to Birmingham Movie Guide | Questions | Google Formats (PG - 2013) challenges students to analyze Byron, Kenny and his family's decisions and principles. Explore how Byron grows in maturity and compare how Grandma Sands and Wilona view educating their children about life's troubles. Ponder what the 'Wooh Pooh' represents in Kenny's life and what it means to each student.Note: This resource is for the 2013 TV movie based on the 1995 novel by Christopher Paul Curtis.Check the prev
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6th - 10th
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Ndebele Houses Art Project, Worksheets, & Art Sub Plans for Black History Month
Ready to teach a Black History Month art activity that’ll keep elementary art kids engaged? This Ndebele Houses art project will boost confidence and creativity. Kids will be amazed by their painted house designs and hidden meaning of the chosen colors. Moreover, they’ll enjoy making their own Ndebele house craft!And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on the Southern Ndebele. During this art project, your class will discuss the Ndebele traditions including b
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3rd - 6th
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Pies From Nowhere Book Companion - Black History and the Civil Rights Movement
Perfect for Black History Month, this literature guide for the picture book Pies From Nowhere introduces students to Georgia Gilmore, a hidden figure of the Civil Rights Movement. The story focuses on how Georgia helped sustain the Montgomery Bus Boycott by selling pies and cakes with the Club From Nowhere and her relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. These activities are great for Guided Reading, independent or small group work, reading response, or in a center. Use it with Gr. 2-4 and hom
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Biography Picture Book Companion Bundle - Lit Guides
Martin Luther King Black History Month Activity Learning Pack 3rd, 4th,5th Grade
Whether teaching a full unit on Martin Luther King Jr. or celebrating MLK Day, go deeper this year with your study of Civil Rights and one of history's most prominent figures. This resource includes an informational PowerPoint presentation as well as six Critical Thinking, Literacy, Writing, and Social Studies activities and lessons about Martin Luther King Jr. and his work during the Civil Rights Movement, all of which go beyond the surface level knowledge to which all students are readily exp
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3rd - 5th
Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and More
This is a five lesson unit by Reading Through History that is dedicated to some of the greatest sports stars of all time. The first lesson explains the history and purpose of the Harlem Globetrotters. The second lesson documents the life, achievements, and controversies surrounding Muhammad Ali. The third lesson covers the achievements and careers of Arthur Ashe and Venus and Serena Williams, the three most successful African American tennis players of all time.The fourth lesson chronicles th
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5th - 8th
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Middle School Research & Persuasive Writing: Famous Figure Speech Unit
In this unit, students will answer the question “Which historical figure deserves more recognition?” Your researchers will:Investigate and discuss the qualities of strong persuasive writing using TED Talks and sample essaysConduct a research project on a student-selected topicUse the student workbook to guide research, record information from multiple sources, and organize facts and detailsDraft, edit, revise, and publish online with Google SuiteUse success criteria throughout the unit to guide
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5th - 7th
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This Is the Rope Mentor Text Unit for Grades 3-5
This Is the Rope: A Story From The Great Migration by Jacqueline Woodson is a beautiful symbolic book about how family is tied together through generations. If you don't own a copy of the book, check your local library or you might even find an online read-aloud of the text with a simple Google search!Using mentor texts is one of the best ways to maximize your teaching time. You are able to teach multiple skills, subjects, and topics with just one book!WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT?a week of pla
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: MENTOR TEXT CLUB by Jivey 1ST EDITION for Grades 3-5
30 Art Lessons Famous Artists Art History Pre-K -4th grade 6 week lessons
This art curriculum teaches about 30 famous artists and encourages students to create art inspired by them. This product is a wonderful way to engage your students in the creative process while also teaching them about important art movements and techniques.Here are some ideas for incorporating an art curriculum that features 30 famous artists into your classroom:Introduce the artists: Start by introducing your students to each of the 30 famous artists in the curriculum. Provide them with infor
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PreK - 4th
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