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To Be Black and American: World War II
Twelfth graders research wartime conditions African American had to endure during World War II. They explain what role African Americans played in World War II and describe what life was like for African Americans in the United States...
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The Color Black
In this color worksheet, students color the pictures of things that can be black. The color 5 items that include bat, a race car, a dog, and a panther.
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Build a Black History Database/Timeline
Students research famous people and events in Black History then break the biographies and events down into specific information related to dates in history. They
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Colors of Africa
Students view and discuss the colors of Africa by seeing African items, the flag, and coloring pictures. Students work with the colors black, red, yellow, and green.
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Black Balloon
In this black balloon worksheet, students color the balloon in the picture the color black. Students color one balloon on this page.
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Black
In this recognizing colors worksheet, students practice tracing the word "black" and then examine 11 pictures coloring those that are black in color.
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I See Black
In this black booklet worksheet, learners color, cut out, and assemble the booklet. Students read the 8 prepared pages and then paste the 8 pictures to the appropriate pages of their booklets.
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Frances Ellen Watkins Harper: 19th Century African-American Writer and Reformer
Students investigate African-American author Frances Ellen Watkins Harper by analyzing her life and poetry. They explore the reformist messages communicated in her writings and evaluate the potential impact of her work.
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Recognizing Color Words
In this language arts learning exercise, students color each of the paint cans the color printed on the label. There are nine cans of paint to identify and color.
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Colors - Both Natural And Unnatural
In this color names worksheet, students identify and locate both natural and unnatural color names. There are 108 colors located in the word search.
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Black and White Design
Students are introduced to the four different types of lines. After explaining the basic elements of design, they create their own artwork using white paper and black ink incorporating the different types of lines. To end the lesson,...
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Slavery by Another Name
Read this detailed narrative to learn about the mistreatment of African Americans long after people thought slavery had ended after the Civil War, but actually persisted into the twentieth century. Based on original documents, photos,...
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Nabj: National Association of Black Journalists
From the largest media organization for people of color, this imaginative site is graphically clever with content to support it. Interesting reading for all journalists, as well as a great teaching tool for anyone interested in effective...
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Bullock Museum: African Americans
Share in the campfire stories of the people who defined Texas. Read about free people of color, and how the Republic of Texas was between a rock and a hard place.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: African American Soldiers in World War I
A collection that uses primary sources to explore the experiences of African American Soldiers in World War I.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: Beyond Busing: School Desegregation in Boston
This collection uses primary sources to explore school desegregation in Boston.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Fannie Lou Hamer Civil Rights Movement in Rural Mississippi
A collection that uses primary sources to explore Fannie Lou Hamer and the civil rights movement in rural Mississippi.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Black Magic
A great and easy-to-do activity where students separate the colors in a black marker and develop an understanding that black is a composite of other colors.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Characterizing Color
This site from Georgia State University discusses the meaning of the terms hue, saturation and brightness. Thorough, meaningful explanations and outstanding graphics.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Literature Unit: The House of Dies Drear
"The House of Dies Drear," is a powerful novel by Virginia Hamilton.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Colores
Fourteen basic colors are included in this pronunciation guide. Great practice for beginners learning colors.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Kids Who Fought for Change
Read a first-hand account of a child of the civil rights movement, and learn about the struggles of fighting for change.
abcteach
Abcteach: Colors Theme Unit
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site is home to a collection of coloring pages targeted to kindergarten-aged children to assist them in learning their colors. Find a pumpkin, squirrel, grapes, bird, frog, snowflake, apple, sun,...
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Buffalosoldier.net: Buffalo Soldiers and Indian Wars
Excellent resource for all kinds of information on buffalo soldiers, including video clips and photos, as well as a four-part history.