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Black History Month printables for Microsoft Word
One Way Ticket: Using Poetry to Analyze The Great Migration
Students listen to and read Langston Hughes' poem "One Way Ticket" to analyze the push factors and the process of The Great Migration. Students will use references in the poem to map destinations of African Americans during the migration and to identify push factors of The Great Migration. Students will also write about their own connections to the push factors mentioned in the poem. The handout also includes a lists of needed materials, possible activities, and extension activities.
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7th - 12th
Poem "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou with Questions
This purchase includes a copy of the poem "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou with 5 multiple choice questions and 1 short answer question for a great formative assessment. The purchase is 3 pages total- Pg. 1-Poem, Pg. 2-Questions, Pg. 2-Answer Key. The standards assessed in this assignment are RL.5.5 and RL.5.6. Even though this was intended for 5th grade, it could easily be used for upper level 4th graders or adapted for 6th grade students. The standards and learning targets that correlate with thi
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4th - 6th
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The Murder of Emmett Till - The American Experience - Movie Guide
This download is made up of 30 questions that will help your students to better understand how the murder of Emmett Till helped to galvanize the Civil Rights Movement. This is to be used with the PBS Home Video "The Murder of Emmett Till," from the PBS series The American Experience.
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7th - 12th
Biography STEVIE WONDER Music+10 Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Questions
"Meet A Wonder" is perfect for Black History Month and getting students to read for meaning!" This is a short biography of the popular musician Stevie Wonder, telling how he got started in music and how he still loves making music now. His talent and career accomplishments are highlighted. After a page and a quarter of informational text there are 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions. Reading skills assessed are:
Main Idea, Details, Draw Conclusions, Character Traits, Author's Pu
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4th - 7th
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Door or Bulletin Board Decoration - Black History Month & Valentine's Day
February door or bulletin board decorations - quotes about love from famous African Americans, along with black and white photos of each person. This is an editable Word document, so you may add to it or change it as you like. A photo of how I used these to decorate my door is included. (I improvised the envelope out of construction paper. The envelope is not included in this download.)
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Not Grade Specific
The Rosa Parks Story - Movie Guide
This movie guide is made up of twenty-five questions that will help your students better understand the film "The Rosa Parks Story," starring Angela Bassett. It is a great tool for teaching about the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Civil Rights Movement.
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7th - 12th
Roots - History Channel (2016) - Episode I - Movie Guide
This three page, 25 question movie guide is intended to support Part I of the History Channel's remake of Roots. This product would fit will in a unit of study which examines the origins of the Atlantic slave trade.
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9th - 12th
Frederick Douglas Web Scavenger Hunt
Students use five provided web addresses to discover who Frederick Douglass was and why he was an important figure in American History. There are 13 short-answer questions.
The preview includes three of the questions.
*NOTE: Please remember to rate this activity once you have used it. Thank you!
Frederick Douglas Web Scavenger Hunt by Janiece Gasewicz is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
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5th - 7th
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Black History Month Lesson Plan Bundle | 10 Days: Lesson Plans, Notes, Quizzes
Celebrate African American culture and heritage with this 10-day Black History Month lesson plan bundle. Consisting of 10 daily lessons, this content-rich bundle covers notable figures and historical events in Black history from the early 1900s to the 1970s and is an excellent addition to an African American studies curriculum. Your students will learn about contributions and achievements by prominent African Americans, major events impacting Black communities, Black involvement in both World W
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7th - 12th
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Black History | Civil Rights Movement Unit | 8-Day Bundle: Lessons, Review, Test
*TO SEE ALL CONTENT SLIDES FOR EACH LESSON, CHECK OUT THE INDIVIDUAL LESSON PREVIEWS* This 8-day unit covers the Black Civil Rights Movement from the 1940s through the 1970s. Days 1-6 consist of individual one-day lessons, Day 7 consists of a unit review, and Day 8 consists of a unit test, with all necessary materials included. For the complete list of lessons and all topics/events covered, see the end of this description. This unit is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of
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7th - 12th
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Biography MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR Info +12 Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension
This is a well-written, worthwhile minilesson about the American civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The two page informational text teaches who he was, his beliefs, and his accomplishments. The text defines civil rights, segregation, and Dr. King’s use of nonviolent methods. Events emphasized are: 1. The Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. 2. The August 1963 March on Washington and the delivery of his "I have a dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial. 3. Dr. King’s winning of the Nobel
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4th - 8th
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Henrietta Lacks: Revolutionizing Medicine Without Her Knowledge
A packet of activities to help your students learn about an amazing woman dealing with cervical cancer that didn't even know her cells (HeLa) revolutionized medicine.
Includes: Reading Comprehension with Questions (4); Discussion Worksheets (5); Create Words; Word Search; and Writing Prompt Pages (3)
Packet can be adapted by the educator for many different age and learning levels.
- Henrietta Lacks
- Polio Vaccine
- HeLa cell line
- medicine
- cervical cancer
- Black History
- Women in Histor
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6th - 9th
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Black Scientists and Inventors: Black History Month Follow-Up Activities
Hello, friends! Did you already check out our Black Scientists and Inventors PowerPoint? These follow-up activities were created for use as a fun, informal assessment after sharing said PowerPoint with your young geniuses. Here's What You Get:* 8 Fill in the Blank/Inferencing questions * 1 challenging logic puzzle * 1 Crossword puzzleDid you watch the 10 minute animated Black Scientists and Inventors video? See it here!Searching for more engaging lessons for Black History Month? Look no further,
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3rd - 6th
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John Lewis: Good Trouble - Movie Guide
This four page, forty-five question download is intended to support the 2020 film John Lewis: Good Trouble. This product would fit well in a unit on Civil Rights.
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7th - 12th
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Martin Luther Luther King, Jr. Day Webquest
This webquest is appropriate for middle and high school-aged students. Features some lesser known facts about his life, primary source and video analysis. Organized into sections and could be used as a jigsaw activity.This is a good last-minute lesson plan or a good homework assignment. #mlk #blackhistory #ushistory #january #webquest #lastminute
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11th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Resources
Biography ALTHEA GIBSON Tennis Champ w/ 10 Multiple Choice Comprehension
This is a biographical minilesson about the Tennis Champion, Althea Gibson. In the 1950s Althea Gibson had a dream. Her dream was to become the best woman tennis player in the world, but she would have to beat the opponent of segregation to achieve that status in sports. There are 3 pages of informational text along with 3 separate photographs of Ms. Gibson. The text is followed with 12 multiple choice reading comprehension and vocabulary questions. There are 4 choices for each question. Reading
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5th - 8th
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Jackie Robinson - The Man Who Opened the Door Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater written for 4 students. They can be either boys or girls or both. It discusses Jackie Robinson and his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The focus is on team support. It is part of my classes Black History Month focus. A lot of my students like baseball and this is one of my favorite baseball players. I have included a list of suggested vocabulary words but a teacher should always look at the script and select their own. This script can be used with 3rd graders but the
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3rd - 8th
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Black History Month Interactive Bulletin Board
Students will need devices to scan QR codes.
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PreK - 8th
The Harlem Renaissance Figure Project
This Harlem Renaissance Choice Board Project is a dynamic and engaging way for students to explore the cultural and intellectual movement known as the Harlem Renaissance. This project allows students to delve into the lives and works of prominent figures from the Harlem Renaissance, gaining a deeper understanding of their impact on American culture and society.This product is an editable document so you can modify for your students needs, what is included in this document is:Detailed project dir
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5th - 9th
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African Americans in the Civil War: A Historical Exploration
Description: This activity delves into the significant role African-Americans played in the Civil War, particularly within the Union army. Participants will learn about the challenges faced by African-American soldiers, their contributions to the war effort, and the impact of their service on prevailing social beliefs. The activity consists of a multiple-choice section testing knowledge and a short-answer section encouraging deeper analysis and reflection.Objectives:Educational Understanding: Pa
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Reconstruction Era: Rebuilding a Divided Nation
Description: This assignment delves into the tumultuous period of Reconstruction following the American Civil War. Students will explore the challenges faced by the Southern United States in the aftermath of the war, the differing approaches of Presidents Lincoln and Johnson to Reconstruction, and the legislative and social measures taken to bring the South back into the Union. Through a combination of multiple-choice questions and short-answer responses, students will analyze key events, legisl
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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MLK "I Have A Dream Speech" video questions
Have your students watch the two videos that are attached of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech and then have them fill out the worksheet.Great for African-American History Month, MLK Day, or for studying the Civil Rights Movement. Does an awesome job at honing listening skills.Answer Key now attached.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Black History month activities
EDITABLE Mickey & Minnie Mouse Name Plates for Student Name Tags
Who loves Mickey Mouse?? :) Mickey & Minnie Mouse also Donald & Daisy Duck name plates are bright colorful and editable. Just type in the names of your students, save, and you can print them as much as you want all year long! I love using name plates for bulletin boards, desk, cubbies, books, and I put a set on a metal ring. It is an easy way to call on random students for various things throughout the day.
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PreK - 6th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Activity
Hi all! I saw a picture simliar to this online but couldn't find a hard copy to be able to print and use it in my classroom. I took the idea I saw in the picture and put my own little spin on it and created a word document that I could print and share! After reading a Martin Luther book to my students I had them create this adorable little craft and write what they learned about Dr. Martin Luther and wrote what their dream for the world is. ENJOY!
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K - 3rd
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