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African Americans
This is from Plato Learning:
Most of us are familiar with the names Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks,
and
Maya Angelou, but what about the Tuskegee Airmen, Melba Pattillo, or Garrett
Morgan? Do your students recognize the names of other African Americans that
have changed history?
Americans have recognized February as Black History Month since 1926. Introduce
your students to the names and themes that make up African-American culture.
Encourage them to explore the societal contributions of African Americans in the
military, science, language, and culture. Study the African folklore, the
Underground Railroad, the Civil Rights Movement, and today's race relations with
the lesson plans collected below.
Grades K-2
Sharing African Culture
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/02/lp252-02.shtml
Students are able to learn about African-American history and African American
History Month by listening to African-American folk tales and illustrating the
stories. As an introduction to the folk tales, students learn about Africa and
the culture and history of African Americans.
Grades 3-5
Learning to Respect Each Other
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/respect/
Students will study the discrimination and eventual integration that occurred
during the Civil Rights Movement. Activities include a discussion of Martin
Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and an activity that demonstrates the
segregation that occurred in the United States after the Civil War.
Grades 6-8
African-American Heroes
http://205.146.39.13/success/lessons/lesson5/issa1_l.htm
African Americans have served with courage in all of America's wars. Yet because
of segregation and discrimination, these heroes often lack the recognition they
deserve. In this lesson, students research the wartime accomplishments of
African Americans and compose an introduction to a television documentary. The
"Branching Out" activity offers more activities related to this topic.
Grades 9-12
Chicago's Black Metropolis
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/53black/53black.htm
Students will explore the historical migration of African Americans to Northern
cities and the impacts that these migrations have had on history. The lesson
will help students develop skills of historical thinking and reflect on the
value of historic preservation.
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