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Black History Month resources for Google Apps and for GATE
The Underground Railroad Digital Research Project
Your students will enjoy reading and researching about the history of the Underground Railroad. I recommend reading pictures books or having several pictures books for students to choose from- although this is not necessary. Students can use the included links for summaries and research.I primarily created and use this as an elementary 4-5 grade gifted and talented /high achievers enrichment activity - for when students finish his/her work. It also works well with general ed. I use this as a dig
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Not Grade Specific
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Black History - Jamestown - Leveled passage - Reading Comprehension Questions
Are you looking for a leveled text with comprehension questions that teaches students about important history? This 3-page text tells the important story of the first Africans to arrive in Jamestown. It makes a great supplement to a unit about Black History, Jamestown, Colonial America, the Civil War or Civil Rights. You get the article and the activities as a pdf printable AND they are ready to use in Easel!This free sample is part of my larger, differentiated resource, The First Africans -
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5th - 7th
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Black History Month Choice Board Menus for Enrichment and Differentiation
Looking for no-prep, meaningful, and engaging activities to use during Black History Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Women's History Month, and throughout the school year? These choice boards are excellent for differentiating your instruction for ALL students, including intervention and enrichment students! Printable and digital versions are both included, and it's ready to be used!What Is Included in This Resource?Teaching TipsFolder Covers12 Choice Boards (Printable and Digital Versions)St
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3rd - 5th
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Black History Month (BHM) Trivia Worksheet - 20 Questions w/ Answer Key
Step into the rich tapestry of Black history with this engaging trivia resource! Perfect for Black History Month or any time of the year, this activity challenges students to test their knowledge of significant figures and events within the African American community.With thought-provoking questions covering a diverse range of topics, from literature to civil rights activism, students will delve into the lives and accomplishments of trailblazers who have shaped history. From literary giants like
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Black History Month (BHM) Trivia - Worksheet & Onion Ball Game
Black History - Jamestown - Leveled Reading Passage - Comprehension Questions
Are you looking for a leveled reading passage with comprehension questions that also teaches important history? This 3-page non-fiction text tells the important story of the first Africans to arrive in Jamestown. Your students will improve their reading comprehension by practicing skills like identifying the main idea and inference; improve vocabulary by practicing context clues and learn important history through reading informational text. You get 5 days of activities that make a fantastic
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5th - 7th
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Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month & MLK- Primary Source Activity
If you are teaching Primary Source Analysis, then this activity is PERFECT for you. Use this product during Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. King's Birthday, or Black History Month. Because of the layering of products (pre-activity, lesson, graphic organizer, and essay), this is a tool to teach and reinforce primary analysis skills. NO PREP NECESSARY! I've done all the work (other than making copies) for you, including a pre-activity to expose your students to the subject-matter. IDEAL FOR: College
Grades:
6th - 12th
African American Author's Research Project Gifted Students Enrichment PBL
Are you looking for a student-driven project for your gifted (AIG) students? In this resource, students will research 6 African American author's who positively impacted our society. They will then create a project demonstrating what they learned. This resource includes ideas for online resources students can use but you can easily use your own resources for students to use.This resource is perfect for your AIG and/or gifted students as it includes broad ideas, openness, and student choice. What
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4th - 6th
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BLACK HISTORY: Historical Figure Research Project / Report - Research Writing!
This is a digital resource that walks students through the research and writing process. There are tasks that students complete that get them closer and closer to writing their digital research book on a Black historical figure of their choice. Students perform an initial research on individuals that interest them to narrow their focus. There are 6 tasks total and a report/book template to present students' research. You can assign the 6 tasks first which will last a little over a week. Once th
Grades:
4th - 11th
Valentines Bundle Theme | Reading Comprehension | Speech Therapy Book Companions
Reading Comprehension book companions for Valentine's Day that cover everything from phonics, spelling, rhyme and so much more!Valentine's DayThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a RoseRoses are Pink, Your Feet Really StinkThe ValensteinsHair LoveThis product is part of a larger bundle!Full Winter Theme Bundle includes:General Winter:The Snowy DayThe SnowmanOwl MoonOld Lady Swallowed a BellSnowflake BentleyChristmasIt's Christmas DavidHow to Catch an ElfRudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerThe Polar Exp
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PreK - 2nd
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Henry Box Brown Digital Research Project
Your students will enjoy reading and researching about Henry Box Brown and his escape to freedom in a box. You will need to read Henry's Freedom Box or insert the video into the google presentation.In this activity your students will read online web information, summarize it. Then they will sequence the history of Henry Box Brown as well as write facts to create a poster and write a biography. This activity is wonderful for the 21st century classroom as your students will be excited and engaged
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Not Grade Specific
Life as Slave: Readings and Depth and Complexity Frame
This lesson includes:1. 3 pages of reading about American slavery and the ways enslaved people fought back, resisted, and survived under this horrible institution. It includes an annotation guide and column. - Topics include: Domestic Slave trade, Religion, Family, Rebellions2. A Depth and Complexity Gate FrameThis is a great sub plan! You can also "jigsaw" the reading and have students become experts on each topic and have them collaborate together!
Grades:
6th - 11th
Black History: African Drums, Rebellion, and Resistance in Colonial Times
This bundle brings together 3 lessons that trace African drumming from its origins through enslavement in the New World up to the post-Revolutionary period. Together, the lessons convey the importance of drumming to African and African-descended people, the role of drums in the Stono Rebellion, and the legal and musical dimensions of the post-Stono ban on drums. The lessons convey the musical creativity and resilience of African and African-descended people, with significant detailed content o
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Not Grade Specific
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Women's History Month/ELA: "Life doesn't frighten me" (Maya Angelou, 1978)
This 50-slide presentation consists of 3 lessons based on the Maya Angelou 1978 poem, "Life doesn't frighten me." 1. The first lesson focuses on theme. It includes a writing exercise for students focusing on things that frighten them, and how they have addressed their fears.2. The second lesson focuses on rhythm, and introduces and teaches trochee, iamb, and anapest, with fun and accessible examples and exercises, from familiar sources. They are then applied to the poem. More advanced stude
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Women's History Month/ELA (Poetry): Three Works by Maya Angelou
Black History Month Reading Comprehension | Speech Companions
Are you looking for some super simple, easy prep Martin Luther King Jr book companions for your little learners? These quick prep book companions are great for the busy SLP. They include Evidenced based practices and strategies for read alouds for young learners, presented with research based practices that are broken down for you.Winter books included:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Who Was Dr. King?I Have A DreamWho Was Dr. Martin Luther King?Full Bundle Listed BelowGeneral Winter:The Snowy DayThe S
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Not Grade Specific
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Michelle Obama - Reading Comprehension Digital Resources
Looking for Black History Month activities for your primary classroom? Look no further! This product is focused on the first Black First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. Reading Comprehension book companion of Michelle Obama includes Interactive Distance Learning task cards (Google Slides) that are perfect for Black History Month and Women's History Month! Excellent activity for Reading Comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, phonics, synonyms and rhyme! Kid-Friendly way to cover multiple
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Not Grade Specific
Harriet Tubman Digital Research Project
Your students will enjoy reading and researching about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. I recommend reading pictures books or having several pictures books for students to choose from- although this is not necessary. Students can use the included links for summaries and research.I primarily created and use this as an elementary 4-5 grade gifted and talented /high achievers enrichment activity - for when students finish his/her work. It also works well with general ed. I use this as a
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Not Grade Specific
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BLACK HISTORICAL FIGURES: Research Tasks / Templates (PRINTABLE/DIGITAL)
Mix and match research tasks for 12 black historical figures. Follow a research activity with a report or reflection opportunity. This resource includes a digital and printable version (digital version ready for Google Classroom with text boxes already in place). 12 Historical Figures:Frederick DouglassBessie ColemanMatthew HensonMartin Luther King, Jr.Harriet TubmanGeorge Washington CarverGarrett MorganLangston HughesSojourner TruthShirley ChisholmJackie RobinsonBarack ObamaThe research tasks
Grades:
4th - 8th
Hair Love Jamboard Discussion Questions
This resource is a jam board with 11 pages of discussion questions to use with the award-winning short film on YouTube called “Hair Love”. The discussion questions are paired with depth and complexity icons for Gifted and Talented Education but can be used with any group of students to prompt deeper thinking. I created this resource to use with my 5th-grade students to celebrate diversity. We viewed the film “Hair Love” twice. The first time we watched the video just for enjoyment. Then, I sh
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4th - 7th
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Abraham Lincoln Digital Research Project
Your students will enjoy reading and researching about Abraham Lincoln. I recommend reading pictures books or having several pictures books for students to choose from- although this is not necessary. Students can use the included links for summaries and research.I primarily created and use this as an elementary 4-5 grade gifted and talented /high achievers enrichment activity - for when students finish his/her work. It also works well with general ed.I use this to help my students with Virginia
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Not Grade Specific
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Women's History Month/ELA: Elements of Poetry in "Still I Rise" (Maya Angelou)
This slideshow presents Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise" primarily in terms of poetry mechanics, including rhyme scheme, similes, metaphors, and theme. One stanza (potentially inappropriate for younger readers) has been edited out. The lesson includes a poetry writing assignment/prompt related to the theme of "Still I Rise," and several template stanzas for students who may wish to follow the structure of "Still I Rise" quite closely.This presentation is suitable for use during Black History
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: ELA: Three Black American Poets (Angelou, Gorman, Hughes)
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. - RESEARCH REPORT TASKS AND REPORT TEMPLATE
This resource builds on students’ research skills to create a research report about the civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Students complete a series of research tasks and use the information they gather to write their reports. Tasks are in order and text boxes are already in place! This works great as a student-paced assignment. There are three research report templates to choose from. Some slides are editable to help customize your students' report and research tasks as well.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Rosa Parks Digital Research Project
Your students will enjoy reading and researching about Rosa Parks. In this activity your students will read online web information, summarize it. Then they will sequence the events of Rosa Parks and the bus boycott as well as write facts to create a poster and write a biography. This activity is wonderful for the 21st century classroom as your students will be excited and engaged as they practice identifying nonfiction facts and sequence key details in text. This paperless activity is formatted
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Not Grade Specific
Black History Logic Puzzle Fun!
This logic puzzle highlights important Black Americans and their contributions. Students will use clues to solve the logic puzzle in Google Slides. This is great activity for students to use their critical thinking skills.
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2nd - 4th
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Free Hair Love Jamboard
This resource is a free sample of a jam board to use with the short film “Hair Love” which is on YouTube. This free sample includes one discussion question. The full resource includes 11 pages of discussion questions to use with the award-winning short film on YouTube called “Hair Love”. The discussion questions are paired with depth and complexity icons for Gifted and Talented Education but can be used with any group of students to prompt deeper thinking. I created this resource to use wit
Grades:
4th - 7th
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