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Lesson Plan
New York Public Library

Western Migration: The Land Promised Lesson Plan: African American Homesteaders

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Part of an online exhibit on the westward migration of African-Americans, this lesson plan looks at those with agricultural backgrounds who moved west following the Civil War and availed themselves of the opportunity to homestead. Young...
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Website
Other

Online Expeditions: African Adventure

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to explore several regions of Africa, without having to leave the classroom.
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Lesson Plan
New York Public Library

In Motion: The Land Promised Lesson Plan: African American Homesteaders

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The narrative, The Western Migration, features African Americans with agricultural backgrounds who migrated west following the Civil War and availed themselves of the opportunity to homestead. The Land Promised is designed for use in...
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Atlanta Race Riot of 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that retells the story behind the Atlanta race riots of 1906 where white mobs killed and wounded dozens of blacks in reaction to newspaper headlines of alleged assaults of white females by blacks, general racial tensions, the...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: South Carolina Collection

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The PBS South Carolina Collection features a range of digital resources tailored especially for Palmetto State teachers and students. Topics include early education, literacy, African American history, STEM, Common Core, and many more!
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Central African Republic

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore the Central African Republic on the website. Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of the C.A.R..
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Activity
Other

Cincinnati Arts Association: E Kaa Bo [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
E Kaa Bo, the Nigerian word for "welcome," provides the introduction to this study guide in pdf format which explores Nigeria. The guide focuses on the land and climate, agriculture, economic history, rivers, languages, currency, and more.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Somalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a country profile and travel guide to the East African nation of Somalia, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile and travel guide to the African nation of Nigeria, background details, and numerous links to all you need to know about the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Drama: Act I: An American Dream

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an introduction to Act I of "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry which focuses on "how the social, educational, and political climate of the 1950s affected African Americans' quest for 'The American Dream.'" It features...
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Other

South Africa Government Online

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The official portal to the South African government includes information on: government leaders, services, key issues, national departments, and the current news. Of definite interest is the tab entitled About SA. There you will find...
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: America's Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Reconstruction provided by the University of Houston. Provides images and the political climate that occurred during this part of American History.
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Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Tanzania

For Students 3rd - 8th
InterKnowledge Corp provides basic facts about the location, geography, climate, history and culture of the country Tanzania.
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Website
Other

Future Agricultures Consortium

For Students 9th - 10th
An Africa-based alliance of research organizations seeking to provide timely, high-quality and independent information and advice to improve agricultural policy and practice in Africa.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Angola

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile, virtual travel guide, and background details on the South African nation of Angola, plus numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Morocco

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference source that takes you on a virtual trip to the North African nation of Morocco. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Eastern African nation of Uganda, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Sudan

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a country profile and travel guide to the African nation of Sudan, background overview, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Guinea

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to Guinea, background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
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Handout
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Forever Free: The 1870s: Representation

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the political climate in 1870s Texas and two governors elected during this time, Republican Edmund J. Davis and Democrat Richard Coke. Focuses primarily on how African Americans were affected by the leadership of each governor.
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Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Exploring Mali

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief, yet informative page in which you will find an overview of Mali, its location, geography and climate, history and people.
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Handout
Other

Radford University: Tropical Savannas

For Students 9th - 10th
This is part of a virtual geography project from Radford University. Learn about the climate, vegetation, grasses, soil, and fauna of tropical savannas.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a travel guide and country profile of the North African nation of Egypt including a broad overview and numerous links to extensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Eco Challenges

For Students 9th - 10th
Research and report on two pressing environmental concerns in Africa: the scarcity of clean water and the desertification of farmland. Respond to these issues through activities involving art, drama and journalism.