[Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland USA]
African American

History Month

Bookmarks to Celebrate and Research Our African American Heritage

These activities and lessons are intended for teacher instruction. Adult supervision is recommended. As with all internet activities, teachers are encouraged to preview websites before using them with students.

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Activities for Grades K - 5

The Civil Rights Movement Begins A brief study of the important stages of the Civil Rights Movement
Harriet Tubman & the Underground Railroad Learn the history behind Harriet Tubman & the Underground Railroad
The Life of a Slave African-American Culture "THE LIFE OF A SLAVE".
Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities to help you celebrate this incredible man.
Martin Luther King Jr. Was a Great Civil Rights Leader, & Rosa Parks Played an Important Role in His Work Learn more about these two Black American Leaders.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn the chronology of Martin Luther King's life.
Two Tickets to Freedom This book is a true story of fugitive slaves William and Ellen Craft.
Who Was Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.? The man that was famous because he helped our country change some very unfair laws.

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Activities for Grades 6 - 8

The African American Journey A look at the history of African Americans and their struggle for freedom in honor of Black History Month.
American Teacher's Lounge - African American Lesson Plans
How the
African American Storyteller Impacts the Black Family and Society

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Activities for Grades 9 - 12

The African Heritage Month Learn about the many faces of Black History
African Slave Trade Teaching schedule for Black History Month
The Amistad Comes to Life! Activities across the grades and across the curriculum bring to life the story of the revolt on the Amistad.
Black History 104, Internet Lesson A Black History quiz
Black Like Me This Virtual Museum teacher's guide for grade 9-10 is designed as background for Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin.
Brown vs. Board of Education: An Interactive Experience Learn the story of Linda Brown
Ellis Family History Read and hold discussions about extraordinary stories of accomplishment of a poor, blackfamily living in rural Oklahoma during the early 1900's. Great historical picture included.
Technology and African American Inventors Study to create an awareness and understanding that important technological advances within our culture .

 

Activities for All Ages

A Guide to Black History Learn history from The Encyclopedia Britannica
The African American Journey Take a journey in Black History under the guide of The World Book
Black History: Instructional Resources - Secondary School Educators Rich resources in black history, from your About.com Guide, Melissa Kelly.
The Life of Harriet Tubman Learn about the life of this remarkable women.
African American History Month The DoD Observance Ceremony.
The African-American Mosaic A Library of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History and Culture.
African American Odyssey: A Quest for Full Citizenship.

    

Reading Adventure Activities

Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad The search of a young girl for her brother.
Martin Luther King, Jr: A Picture Story by Margaret Boone-Jones A pictorial about Dr. Martin Luther King
The African American Journey Take a journey in Black History under the guide of The World Book
The African-American Mosaic A Library of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History and Culture
African American Odyssey:
A Quest for Full Citizenship.

Great Links to African American websites
Black History A study site for young children.
Black History and Music A look at the musical side of African Americans.
Famous African Americans A look at the many famous African-American.
I Have a Dream Speech Read the details of this famous speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
For teachers and students A look at the many heroes in African-American history!
Peace Corps Provides educational resources that are structured around enduring understandings, essential questions and content standards for educators to engage learners in inquiry about the world, themselves, and others.



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