81. African American Studies Toolkit: Home Elementary Quick links and lessons plans especially for K5. Please note Resources for K-5 teachers history Integrate black history all year round! http://creativefolk.com/toolkit/home.html

Beyond Black History Month The African American Studies Toolkit Support this Site at No Cost to You! (learn more) Please bookmark these links; I receive a commission when you shop Amazon.com AllPosters.com Thousands of related art posters and images Sheet Music Plus Over 350,000 sheet music titles, songbooks, scores and more Internet Audio Resources Legally download music, games and more Audible.com Download two audiobooks for FREE Email Please acknowledge AfroAmericanHeritage.com School Library Journal's Site of the Week Recommended by NEA Today Kathy Schrock's " SOS Web Site of the Week " Johnson Subvention Award, Society for American Music African American Studies Toolkit (Grades K-12) Contents/Home Reference Online Reference Offline FAQ Professional Development ... Site Map of All CreativeFolk.com Resources (Women's Studies, Folk Music and More!) Table of Contents / Home Reference Online: All subject areas. Links to biographical databases texts speeches documents and images ; historical timelines and Black History calendars museums and online exhibits Tutorials for finding images and texts online. (Subject-specific biography links are found in each subject area.)

82. Education Lesson Plan ABC's Of Black History Students Create a Web site about Famous African Americans. http://www.microsoft.com/Education/BlackHistory.aspx

Microsoft.com Home Site Map Search Microsoft.com for: Home Instructional Resources Tutorials Lesson Plans How-to Articles Solutions and Services ... How-to Articles ABC's of Black History Updated: February 15, 2005 Lesson Information: Grade / Age Level Middle School (11-14 yrs) Find More Lessons For: Grade / Age Level Middle School (11-14 yrs) Learning Area History Themes Cultural Diversity Applications FrontPage Internet Explorer What's in this Lesson: Classroom Resource Academic Standards Setting the Stage Student Directions Assessments Extensions Related Links Teacher Overview Top of page Classroom Resource Student Directions Top of page Academic Standards Social studies: People, places and environment. ISTE NETS Standards for Students Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Top of page Setting the Stage Top of page Student Directions Select one letter from the alphabet. Research various African Americans, choosing one whose last name starts with the letter you selected. Use the Internet and Encarta for your research. The following sites may help:

83. Education World ® : Lesson Planning: Lessons To Celebrate Black History Month! Ten exciting lessons about black history and culture! Lessons to Celebrate black history Month! black history Month February is the annual observance of http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson221.shtml

EdWorld Internet Topics Sponsored links: Earn 90% Profit! Walden University M.S. in Education Degrees Online Host Department Web Hosting Best Sellers Best Websites ... Kaplan University Master's of Arts in Hoodia Diet Pills Hoodia Gordonii Hoodia Pills Leading Trade and Vocational Career Schools and Courses Get $249 in instant savings. ... Social Sciences Lesson Planning Article L E S S O N P L A N N I N G A R T I C L E Lessons to Celebrate Black History Month! February is the annual observance of Black History Month, a time to recognize the achievements, contributions, and culture of African Americans. This week, Education World offers ten innovative activities to start your celebration of Black History Month and to help you incorporate the African American experience into your curriculum all year long! Included: Challenge students to create ABC books, murals, and more about famous African Americans! This February marks the 25th anniversary of Black History Month. In 1926, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson , an African American historian, writer, and educator, established Negro History Week to honor the contributions of African Americans. Often called the "Father of Black History," Woodson chose February for this observance because the birthdays of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln fall in this month. During the early 1970s, the name of the celebration was changed to Black History Week. It was expanded to Black History Month in 1976.

84. African American Population Shifts--U.S. History/Geography/Economics Lesson Plan A Deeper Shade of history Welcome to the black history Database This lesson plan may be used to address the academic standards listed below. http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/tpl-anyplacebuthere/

postionList = "compscreen,hedthick,admedia,tower,nuiad,interstitial"; OAS_RICH("interstitial"); OAS_RICH("admedia"); Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Astronomy/Space ... Health History Ancient History U.S. History World History Life Science Animals Ecology Human Body The Microscopic World ... Weather 6-8 > U.S. History Grade level: 6-8 Subject: U.S. History Duration: Three class periods Objectives Materials Procedures Adaptations ... Credit Objectives Find a video description, video clip, and discussion questions. The Promised Land: Anyplace but Here Use our free online Teaching Tools to create custom worksheets, puzzles and quizzes on this topic! Students will understand the following: The United States conducts a census every 10 years. The percentage of African Americans in different parts of the United States changed in the course of the last century. There are economic, educational, and lifestyle reasons that African Americans moved from one part of the country to another. Materials For this lesson, you will need: Access, in print or online, to U.S. population statistics from 1900 to the present Procedures Explain to students that they are going to track the population of African Americans in the South and in the North of the United States during the course of the 20th century. Ask students what resources they can use in this assignment. This question should lead to identifying for students books of statistical data in your school library, public library, or nearby university library as well as Web sites such as

85. The Great Migration--U.S. History Lesson Plan (grades 6-8)--DiscoverySchool.com The Book is a black history tour through African American culture in words, This lesson plan may be used to address the academic standards listed below. http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/tpl-sweethomechicago/

postionList = "compscreen,hedthick,admedia,tower,nuiad,interstitial"; OAS_RICH("interstitial"); OAS_RICH("admedia"); Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Astronomy/Space ... Health History Ancient History U.S. History World History Life Science Animals Ecology Human Body The Microscopic World ... Weather 6-8 > U.S. History Grade level: 6-8 Subject: U.S. History Duration: Two class periods Objectives Materials Procedures Adaptations ... Credit Objectives Find a video description, video clip, and discussion questions. The Promised Land: Sweet Home Chicago Use our free online Teaching Tools to create custom worksheets, puzzles and quizzes on this topic! Students will understand the following: Oral interviews can be a significant source of historical insights. Since the 16th century, immigration has played a major role in the United States. In addition to being, except for Native Americans, a country of immigrants, the United States is also now remarkable for the frequency with which people move around the country, from region to region. Materials For this lesson, you will need:

86. African American History Besides giving valuable details on the black history of the AlaskaCanadian (Alcan) a classroom lesson plan are all available from this web site. http://www.aawc.com/aah.html

ancestors home raison d'être webmaster ... African American Art Brief Summary - An excerpt on African American art taken from Africana: The Encyclopedia of the African and African American Experience, Second Edition edited by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Kwame Anthony Appiah. (Thanks to the publisher for the prior approval given to this posting. Meant for the serious student of African American History - webmaster.) African American History Challenge Brief Summary - An Internet based curriculum enhancement tool for African American History education programs. It consists of test questions based on the lives of important 19th century African Americans. African American Mosaic Brief Summary - A Library of Congress resource guide for the study of Black history and culture. Afrigeneas Brief Summary - "AfriGeneas provides leadership, promotion and advocacy for the mutual development and use of a system of genealogy resources for researching African related ancestry." Alcan Highway Black History Brief Summary - "During World War II in the Canadian Wilderness, 10,607 U.S. soldiers built a road 1,522 miles long in eight months (1942-1943). Around 3,695 of these soldiers were Black men." Besides giving valuable details on the Black History of the Alaska-Canadian (Alcan) Highway, this wonderful site has many photos showing African Americans building the Alcan Highway.

87. Lesson Plan: The Civil Rights Movement (A Web Project) A lesson plan designed to have students produce a web site on the Civil Rights Movement as a celebration of black history Month. http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/lessons/blackhistlp.htm

Lesson Plan: The Civil Rights Movement (A Web Project) Date: February/March, 1998 (See Plan Book For February and March, 1998) Objectives: The students will I. gain a general historical understanding of the events of the Civil Rights Movement and its context in African-American history. II. outline the contributions of such figures in African-American history as Martin Luther King, Jr., W.E.B. Du Bois, Malcolm X, Jesse Jackson, and many others. III. develop an original piece of self-expression on the topic of Black History based on research using traditional and on-line resources. Warm Up Activity (Anticipatory Set): The Bill of Rights and Black History A) Students will need some background in the history of blacks in America and their status as citizens. B) Using a history textbook, web site, or CD-ROM, have students create a timeline of the major events in Black History and write a sentence that describes the event in terms of the constitutional status of Blacks in America. C) If time does not permit, use the matching exercise below by posting it on the overhead projector or on paper: Event 1) The Declaration of Independence is written (1776).

88. John Heartfield: Lesson Plans This lesson plan is designed to cover five or more classes and involve significant This lesson is intended for High School art and history students. http://www.towson.edu/heartfield/lessons/lppolitical.html

Evidence of Protest in African American Art Background Students will gain a new appreciation of the struggles encountered by African Americans from the time of slavery through modern times. Through exploring the web students will learn to connect African American artwork with the struggle that is portrayed. Students will also learn to express feelings about art through writing and the design of a multi-media presentation. This lesson plan is designed to cover five or more classes and involve significant time working independently. Learning Objectives Students will use Internet to research African American art that was used to protest slavery, segregation, and racism. Students will identify correlation between struggles of African Americans and specific pieces of art. Students will explain a particular struggle or time period in a Powerpoint Presentation given to entire class. Presentation must include art depicting time period or struggle and historical fact. Intended Grade Level This lesson is intended for High School art and history students. The lesson would be best taught in an interdisciplinary style. Before beginning lesson, students must have background knowledge of the history of African Americans from Slavery through modern times. This lesson plan utilizes the World Wide Web, therefore students must be competent in accessing information and searching the web. Students must also be able to create a basic Microsoft Powerpoint Presentation. Concepts Covered in the Lesson

89. CNNfyi.com - Chasing The Dream bullet lesson plan Picking a leader bullet lesson plan African When I was growing up in the segregated South, black history was a tool used to help http://fyi.cnn.com/fyi/interactive/specials/bhm/

CNNfyi.com CNN.com CNNSI.com CNNfn.com The Web Student Pages Mainpage News Student Bureau School Tools Game Room Teacher Pages Mainpage Subject Areas Education News Teaching Tools CNN NEWSROOM Interactives, games, quizzes The making of a King Field of legends: Baseball and segregation ... Web resources Author Myrlie Evers-Williams is a trailblazer as an activist for civil rights Play video (QuickTime, Real or Windows Media) Chasing the Dream Exploring Black History Web Topics: Perspectives Culture Education Leaders Black history offers armor for generations When I was growing up in the segregated South, black history was a tool used to help create the suit of armor black children needed to survive and prosper. Little did I know that the everyday lessons I got like walking through the doors of a school named for a black historical figure would be so important. But they were. In a real sense, black history saved my life. The following story contains excerpts from Charlayne Hunter-Gault's book, "In My Place," in which she recalls her years in elementary and high school leading up to the historic battle she and a fellow student fought to gain entry to the University of Georgia. FULL STORY More Resources

90. Social Studies Lesson Plans Social Studies lesson plans. Social STUDIES Elementary (K-5) (6-12) sst55.txt mini lesson on family ties with history (7-12) sst57.txt Using coins to http://www.col-ed.org/cur/social.html

Social Studies Lesson Plans Social - STUDIES Elementary (K-5) sst03.txt mini-lesson on Amer. History (gr. 4-8) sst06.txt mini-lesson on classroom courtroom (5-12) sst10.txt mini-lesson on justice/resolving conflict sst14.txt mini-lesson, "My State," on U.S. states sst16.txt mini-lesson on applications of rule/law in our daily lives (gr. 7-10) sst17.txt mini-less on pioneers and Oregon Trail (5-11) sst20.txt mini-lesson on role play Civil War (5-8) sst21.txt mini lesson on making a paper on issues (5-12) sst22.txt mini lesson on a game for social studies review (5-12) sst23.txt mini lesson on writing fables (elem) sst24.txt mini lesson on decision making in bomb shelter sst25.txt mini lesson-researching local/family history sst36.txt mini lesson-political candidate debate (3-8) sst37.txt mini lesson-critical thinking skills (K-12) sst39.txt mini lesson-famous people in history (4-9) sst41.txt mini lesson: The World on a String sst48.txt

91. Awesome Library - Social_Studies Valerie Cunningham traces African American history from 1645 through the the drive for independence, provides links, related lesson plans and more. http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Social_Studies/History/Colonial_America.

Search Spelling Here: Home Classroom Social Studies History > Colonial America Colonial America Sub-Topics Declaration of Independence Also Try American History Constitution Native American Lists Amistad Links Provides annotated links to both the movie and historical slave ship Amistad. Boston Tea Party (Wikipedia.org) "The Boston Tea Party was a political protest by Boston, Massachusetts residents against the British parliament. It is one of the key national myths of the founding of the United States and a key point in the American revolution." 2-05 Colonial America (Library of Congress) Provides a wide range of original documents called the "American Memory." Includes searches by keywords, media types, or topics. Colonial Period of American History (Mabry) Colonial and Revolutionary Periods of the United States (Thinkquest.org) Provides carefully selected sources of information on the Colonial Period and American Revolutionary War. 7-05 Revolutionary War (Jensen) Provides resources regarding wars and events during the American Revolution. 1-05 Revolutionary War (New) Provides a "Loyalist" point of view of the American Revolution. 1-05

92. Black History-Jacob Lawrence's Style - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan black historyJacob Lawrence s Style. An Educator s Reference Desk lesson Plan This lesson, based on the work of Jacob Lawrence, provides the students http://www.eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Interdisciplinary/INT0009.html

Lesson Plan #:AELP-INT0009 Black History-Jacob Lawrence's Style An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Gayl P. Elliott School or Affiliation: Kipling School, Chicago, IL Date: January 20, 1997 Grade Level(s): Subject(s): Interdisciplinary Arts/Visual Arts Social Studies/US History Overview: Jacob Lawrence, a renowned African American artist, has revealed his distinct experiences through his work. Through his biographical paintings, he has conveyed his feelings of what it means to be black in America. This lesson, based on the work of Jacob Lawrence, provides the students the experience of creating a biographical painting of an event in African American history. Background Information: Much of Jacob Lawrence's work consists of historical themes related to the rich heritage of African American people. Gouache (opaque watercolors), and tempera are Lawrence's characteristic mediums. Also characteristic of his work is his use of somber browns and black for shadows and outlines in an otherwise vibrant palette. Lawrence's bold use of color, striking patterns, and strong design makes his work truly remarkable. Objectives: Students will name and demonstrate at least four characteristics of Jacob Lawrence's work.

93. Teacher Lesson Plan - To Kill A Mockingbird This resource for teachers provides lesson plans in which students are guided on a learn about the history of African Americans in the South through http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/98/mock/intro.html

The Library of Congress To Kill a Mockingbird A Historical Perspective Kathleen Prody and Nicolet Whearty Students gain a sense of the living history that surrounds the novel To Kill a Mockingbird . Through studying primary source materials from American Memory and other online resources, students of all backgrounds may better grasp how historical events and human forces have shaped relationships between black and white, and rich and poor cultures of our country. This unit guides students on a journey through the Depression Era in the 1930s. Activities familiarize the students with Southern experiences through the study of the novel and African American experiences through the examination of primary sources. Objectives Students will: learn about the history of African Americans in the South through analysis of historical and literary primary source photographs and documents; demonstrate visual literacy skills; master research skills necessary to use American Memory collections; be able to distinguish points of view in several types of primary sources; be able to identify literary devices and figurative language in historical documents and personal narratives;

94. C·R·E·A·T·E For Mississippi >> Classroom Resouces >> Lesson Plans >> Africa Home Classroom Resources lesson plans Database lesson Plan Key word Search AfricanAmerican Christian Denominations history in the United States http://www.create.cett.msstate.edu/create/classroom/lplan_view.asp?articleID=184

95. Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum Programs For Teachers Below is a list of lesson plans created by educators during past Summer lesson 53 And Still I Rise Proud black Women Understanding the poetry of http://www.rockhall.com/programs/plans.asp

96. SLAVE QUILTS lesson PLAN. From pioneer homes to southern plantations, quilting goes to the very roots of Not Your Usual black history Special. (video) Goldsmith http://www.ptamerica.com/quilts.htm

SLAVE QUILTS: STITCHED FROM THE SOUL LESSON PLAN From pioneer homes to southern plantations, quilting goes to the very roots of our nation. In the case of "slave quilts," renowned folklore scholar Dr. Gladys-Marie Fry gives us new insight into the lives and creativity of slave women. "Slave Quilts: Stitched From the Soul" is a colorful story that reflects the cultures that have come together to form the American patchwork. KEYWORDS SLAVERY SLAVE QUILTS PLANTATIONS AFRICA[N] TRADITIONS SAFE HOUSE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD SYMBOLISM IN AFRICAN AMERICAN ART GOALS/OBJECTIVES The student understands U. S. history to 1880. The student will: Explain themes applicable to pre-Civil War America (i.e. slavery, plantations, Underground Railroad, safe house). Describe themes visually and verbally. Imagine life in a different time. Describe similarity and differences between southerners and northerners, slaves vs. owners. The student understands the contributions of African Americans in U.S. history

97. Traditional Literature. Lesson Plans K12 lesson plans on traditional literature, such as myths, folktales, Unit plan by Barbara P. Moss. black Folktales, AfroAmerican Literature. http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/tradless.htm

Traditional Literature. Lesson Plans Welcome to the Internet School Library Media Center's traditional literature lesson plans page. You'll find lesson plans on mythology, fables, tall tales and other forms of traditional literature. You can search this site for related materials. Page revised 1/29/99 [General Sites] [Tall Tales] [Folktales] [Folktales, etc.; African American] ... Community Learning Network Great site. Myths, ghost stories, Chinese folktales, Christmas stories, fairy tales and more. Must browse! [Back to Top] Tall Tales American Tall Tales Unit Have students write their own tall tales and other activities. Tall Tales Grade 5; Text and activities; from Mr. Fullerton, American Community School Descriptive Modern Tall Tale Language arts, grade 5 Did You Ever Have a Dream Like This? Fantasy Photographs From American Museum of Photography Walking the Winds; American Tales pdf file; The Kennedy Center Traveling Young Players; Grades K - 12 Steamboats in America Tall tales; Social studies, grades 5-6. Uses fiction, nonfiction. From AskEric Japan Online Project Lesson Plan pdf file; compare Japanese and American Tall Tales

98. Lesson: History Of Kwanzaa Kinara, 3 red, 3 green, candles, 1 black candle, picture of a bendera (AfricanAmerican flag), red, green, lesson 2 - history of Ancestors. Objectives http://www.challenge.state.la.us/edres/lessons/elementary/lesson1.htm

La. Challenge Activities for the K-12 Classroom History of Kwanzaa by Dora Kennison Subject Area(s): Social Studies Grade Level(s): Topics: Kwanzaa (African-American) Purpose(s) of Lesson: The learner will recognize holidays of the African-American culture. The learner will recognize some symbols that are used to celebrate Kwanzaa. Materials Needed: Kinara , 3 red, 3 green, candles, 1 black candle, picture of a bendera (African-American flag), red, green, black construction paper, poster board for each child, KidPix, or AppleWorks software. Worksheet - The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa Time Required: Three lessons, each approximately 30 to 40 minutes Lesson 1 kinara Begin the lesson the week before the Christmas holidays begin. Tell the class that Kwanzaa always begins the day after Christmas and ends the day before New Years. Kwanzaa is a religious holiday that is celebrated by African-Americans. Show the class a kinara . A kinara is a special candle holder made especially for Kwanzaa. It holds seven candles. During Kwanzaa seven candles are used, three red, three green and one black in the middle. Show class how to place candles in the candle holder. One candle is lighted each day of Kwanzaa until all the candles are lit. Art Activity Use red, green and black construction paper to make the candles, and brown construction paper to make the kinara. Children can design their own kinara.

99. NEA: Five Lessons For Black History Month As we searched for resources for this week s black history Month lessons, This lesson plan provides resources for teachers to use in group activities or http://www.nea.org/lessons/tt030210.html

document.write(''); NEA Home Member Home In the Classroom Lesson Ideas ... Members Only registration required Select below to see your state affiliate website: -select state- AL AK AR AZ CA CO CT DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY Five Lessons for Black History Month from EducationWorld.com To celebrate Black History Month, here are five new lessons plus links to dozens of others! The new lessons help students put in perspective events such as the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, and school integration in Little Rock, Arkansas. Also included are lessons that use census resources to teach about the growth of the African-American population and a rap about a long-ago inventor to inspire student-written raps about famous figures in Black History Below, please find brief descriptions of the five new lessons, with appropriate grade levels for each lesson in parentheses. Scroll down for complete lessons. Lesson One: Build a Black History Database/Timeline The simple Black History timeline students create can be sequenced, sorted, and searched. (Grades K-12) Lesson Two: Rosa Parks Changed the Rules Students complete a diagram of the Montgomery bus that carried Rosa Parks into the history books. Work sheet included. (Grades K-5)

100. Library Lesson Plans Library lesson plans lesson 2. Read The librarian from the black Lagoon / by Mike Thaler ; pictures by Jared Lee. Many new kindergarten students are http://mte.anacortes.k12.wa.us/library/lesson.htm

Library Lesson Plans Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade ... Sixth Grade Kindergarten Week 1 Lesson 1 Read Library Lil / by Suzanne Williams ; illustrated by Steven Kellogg. Give a tour of the library Discuss what libraries are.... Lesson 2 Read The librarian from the Black Lagoon / by Mike Thaler ; pictures by Jared Lee. Many new kindergarten students are unfamiliar with library vocabulary. This is a good way to introduce words like "overdue" and "check-out" Lesson 3 Read, “The Fantastic Story" Create an illustration of Mr. Dellutri Talk about caring for books Talk about check-out rules and procedures Lesson 4 Concept of "Author" Read, " Franklin in the Dark Create an illustration of Franklin (make enough copies for the class) Writes the words of a story Students will begin a collection of illustrations showing a main character, authors name and illustrator. 10 minute book check-out and coloring activity of Franklin Lesson 5 Concept of Story Beginning, middle, end

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