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Teacher Feature: African-American History


Explore stirring stories of the civil rights movement and encounter the powerful work of African-American leaders — with featured video clips, lesson plans, discussion guide, and activities.

Teacher Resources

Discussion Guide
From African-American heroes to civil rights events to literature of the Harlem Renaissance, studying the African-American experience opens a window on a spectrum of literature and history.
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Grades 3-5 Lesson Plan
Read a story that brings to life Martin Luther King, Jr. and how he fought racism.
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Grades 6-8 Lesson Plan
Take a journey into the past to discover heroes of the Underground Railroad.
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Grades 9-12 Lesson Plan
Encounter Martin Luther King, Jr. and the inspiration for the civil rights movement.
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Student Activities

Highlights of African-American History
A clip art image related to the civil rights movement for use in classroom presentations and activities

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Puzzle
A crisscross puzzle using terms related to African-American history
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Video Clips

Stories of the Civil Rights Movement
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Civil Rights Movement: The Role of Youth in the Struggle
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The African-American Soldiers in the Military of the Early United States
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Heroes of American History

Discover American heroes such as Martin Luther King, Jr. who fought to attain freedom.
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