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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis.
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Erskine Caldwell (1903 1987)

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed biography site includes a brief analysis of the writer's work, as well as a list of suggested readings.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Life of Rosa Parks: Rosa Parks Sits for Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Rosa Parks, whose simple action of refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person galvanized black people into standing up against racial discrimination. This led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Abbott, Robert Sengstacke

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia entry which tells about Robert Abbott, a black newspaper publisher in Chicago. There is a link to a website that gives more information.