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8th grade Black History Month Common Core RH.6-8.5 resources
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: MLK Day Bundle: 3 Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
Civil Rights Movement Timeline Activity
This Civil Rights Movement Timeline Activity begins with the established of the NAACP in 1909 and goes through the Civil Rights Act of 1968.In this highly engaging Civil Rights Movement activity, the teacher scatters and hides the 30 event cards around the room. Students use QR readers to find the dates of the events and record the information on a handout. Then, students place the events in the correct chronological order on a timeline. No QR readers? No problem! A non-QR version is also inclu
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6th - 11th
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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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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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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: CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
Great Zimbabwe African Empire Activity CSI Mystery of Black History Analysis
Perfect for lessons about the African empires, this investigation activity makes learning about Great Zimbabwe educational and engaging! Your students will try to crack the mystery of Great Zimbabwe through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient civilizations, African empires, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on t
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6th - 10th
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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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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
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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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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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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Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) COMPLETE Lesson Plan | Digital & PDF formats!
The amazing resources included with the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) COMPLETE Lesson Plan come 100% COMPLETELY READY TO USE in BOTH digital (via Google Apps) and printable PDF formats! This incredible lesson plan will help promote your students critical thinking skills and engage them as they explore the life of MLK Jr. from his early childhood, upbringing, and educational pursuits to his many efforts and accomplishments as one of the most profound civil rights leaders in U.S. history. The user-
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5th - 8th
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Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement Unit 10 tasks + inquiry project and essay
This unit of work focuses on the Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement of the 20th Century. It is a very interesting topic to do especially to compare and contrast with the US and South African Civil Rights Movements occurring at the same time.This unit is designed to be followed chronologically from slide 3-73. Teachers can pick and choose with subtopics are suitable to their curriculum. This unit includes:* Primary and secondary sources of photos, maps, film and audio* Aboriginal Australian history
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
U.S. History: Abolition and Abolitionists COMPLETE Lesson Plan | Google Apps!
The Abolition and Abolitionists COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. This incredible lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the historical significance and impact of some of the most famous and influential abolitionists in U.S. history, including Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Beecher Stowe! In addition, this amazing lesson explores the meaning of what an abolitionist is, why there was much controversy in
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5th - 8th
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Dred Scott Decision COMPLETE Lesson Plan for 5th-8th Graders | Google Apps!
The Dred Scott COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. This lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the historical significance of the Dred Scott Decision! From the factors that led to Dred Scott seeking his freedom to the U.S. Supreme Court's controversial ruling in the Dred Scott Decision and much MORE, it's ALL covered in this Dred Scott Lesson Plan! The incredible Dred Scott Decision resources you'll receive come completel
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5th - 8th
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The Development of Race Based Slavery/The Middle Passage unit, including text
“I really like your units. They are detailed and allows for critical thinking on the part of the students. Thank you!”Why did the European colonists in the New World use African slaves for their labor? How did the system of enslaving an entire race of people begin? Curious students want to know the answer to these questions, and textbooks have typically ignored them – until now.This 10 day unit examines the development of race based slavery in the New World, spreading from the sugar plantations
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7th - 11th
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African-Americans in the Civil War mini-unit, including text
Unlike the American Revolutionary War, there was no conflict or disagreement among African-Americans over which side to support. Although Northern policy at the beginning of the war was to preclude black participation in the war effort, both the need for manpower and the realization that ending the War required ending slavery quickly reversed that policy and with it, the course of the War itself.In this two day mini-unit, students will learn about the unique experience of African-Americans in th
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7th - 11th
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African American History Bundle
Bundle Resource that includes:Atlantic Slave Trade Unit: Slavery Becomes a System Atlantic Slave Trade Unit: The Middle Passage Atlantic Slave Trade Unit: Africans in the AmericasReading Like a Historian Lesson: Voices of Slave ResistanceReading Like a Historian Lesson: Analyzing James Otis' Views on SlaveryReading Like a Historian Lesson: Voices of Enslaved People: Music & A New Nation Unit: Blacks in Colonial AmericaA New Nation Unit: The Revolutionary War EraA New Nation Unit: Citizenship
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6th - 12th
Reconstruction Era: The Freedmen's Bureau COMPLETE Lesson Plan for 6th-9th Grade
The Reconstruction Era: Freedmen's Bureau COMPLETE Lesson Plan is the PERFECT supplement to ANY unit about the Reconstruction Era. Specifically for those teaching 6th to 9th grade U.S. history to their students! This incredible lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the historical significance of the Freedmen's Bureau, from why it was created to its many accomplishments to why President Johnson opposed it, and so MUCH MORE!! The fantastic Freedmen's Bureau resources you'll receive com
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6th - 9th
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LESSON SET: Reconstruction Era: Success or Failure?
In this 4 day Lesson set, students will be building background knowledge and making modern day connections to the impacts of the Reconstruction Era to determine whether this was a success or failure? Materials are all located in one Google Doc. Teachers can copy and paste materials to place in their Google Drives. All materials are differentiated and translated (Spanish) for accessibility in the classroom.Each day will be broken down as such:DAY 1: Reconstruction Era Promises: Students will focu
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6th - 12th
Also included in: UNIT PLAN: The Civil Rights Movement
LESSON SET: Segregation Era - Separate is NEVER Equal
In this 4 day Lesson set, students will be building background knowledge and making modern day connections to the impacts of the Segregation Era to identify the ways in which Black Americans fought (and continue to fight) for equality and freedom in society. Materials are all located in one Google Doc. Teachers can copy and paste materials to place in their Google Drives. All materials are differentiated and translated (Spanish) for accessibility in the classroom.Each day will be broken down as
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6th - 12th
Also included in: UNIT PLAN: The Civil Rights Movement
Martin Luther King Speech Primary Source Analysis in the Civil Rights Movement
In this Martin Luther King primary source lesson activity for the Civil Rights Movement, students read excerpts from Martin Luther King, Jr's famed "I Have a Dream" and "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speeches, then compare and contrast how these show differing views of the Civil Rights Movement. Students complete analytical questions regarding each speech, then hypothesize how the five years between the two speeches may have changed King's view and the successes of the movement. A final prompt
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: MLK Day Bundle: 3 Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
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