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Lesson Plan
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African Americans Seen Through the Eyes of the Newsreel Cameraman

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders learn about this history of jazz music. For this musical influences lesson, 5th graders read God Bless the Childand listen to a recording of it. Students create a KWL chart on jazz and early 1900s music and dance. Students...
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Handout
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Josephine Baker

For Students 9th - 10th
World-renowned performer, World War II spy, and activist are few of the titles used to describe Josephine Baker.
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Website
Other

Josephine Baker Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed overview of the life of Josephine Baker. Content includes a biography, famous quotes, and a list of her music and film contributions.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Le Tumulte Noir: Paul Colin's Jazz Age Portfolio

For Students 9th - 10th
The spirit of Jazz Age Paris, as captured by French poster artist Paul Colin. Includes portraits of Josephine Baker and of other musicians and dancers of the time who were the undisputed stars of Parisian theater.
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Handout
Other

St. Louis Walk of Fame: Josephine Baker

For Students 9th - 10th
Entry for Josephine Baker, from the association in St. Louis responsible for commemorating the achievements of extraordinary men and women who were born in the city or who were associated with it during their lifetimes.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Josephine Baker: Image and Icon

For Students 9th - 10th
A slideshow of more than a dozen photographic, drawn, and printed portraits of Josephine Baker, set to the music of Duke Ellington. An evocative encapsulation of Jazz Age celebrity.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Remembered and Reclaimed: Josephine Baker

For Students 9th - 10th
Entry, from an online encyclopedia of African American history, for Josephine Baker.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Josephine Baker

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Josephine Baker.