Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Art Gives Shape to Cultural Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Thelma Golden, curator at the Studio Museum in Harlem, talks through three recent shows that explore how art examines and redefines culture. The "post-black" artists she works with are using their art to provoke a new dialogue about race...
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Other

Book Club Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore this comprehensive book club lesson plan for "The Watsons Go to Brimingham-- 1963," by Christopher Paul Curtis.
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Virginia Commonwealth University

Vcu Digital Libraries Collections: Through the Lens of Time

For Students 9th - 10th
An impressive collection of photographs of African American life in Virginia, spanning the last half of the 19th century and the early 20th century. Included are photographs of various types of work, individuals, school groups, and...
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Other

Buffalosoldier.net: Buffalo Soldiers and Indian Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent resource for all kinds of information on buffalo soldiers, including video clips and photos, as well as a four-part history.
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Indiana University

Iu: Literature as Lessons on the Diversity of Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Very scholarly article that looks at the role literature helps teach us about the diversity of our culture. The author looks at various aspects of literature and then gives teacher resources and a helpful bibliography.
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Civil Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the state and progress of civil rights in the state of Texas since its emancipation from slavery in 1865.
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Other

Afgen: Ralph David Abernathy

For Students 9th - 10th
Baptist minister, Ralph David Abernathy is featured in this brief biography for his work with his friend Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement.
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Other

The African American Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on African American history. Includes information on the following topics: slave and free in St. Louis, African-American immigration, segregated religion, African-American education, segregated housing, roots of...
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Other

The African American Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on African American history. Includes information on the following topics: slave and free in St. Louis, African-American immigration, segregated religion, African-American education, segregated housing, roots of...
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US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Women's Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U.S. Department of Labor is devoted to helping working women get the most out of their careers. It includes statistics, news programs, and a directory of resources.
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Truman Library: Desegregation of the Armed Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
While this is a chronology of events from 1945 to 1953 on this issue, the events of 1947-48 show that the Truman administration saw the desegregation of the armed forces as something that would help them with the African American vote.
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Read Works

Read Works: African American Leaders

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about five African American leaders: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson, Condoleezza Rice, George Washington Carver, anD3845:D4144lable to help students build skills in...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of African Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Cape Verdean Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cape Verdean Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Eritrean Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Eritrean Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Ethiopian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ethiopian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Ghanaian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ghanaian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Haitian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Haitian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Jamaican Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Jamaican Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Kenyan Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Kenyan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Liberian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Liberian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Nigerian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Nigerian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Sierra Leonean Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Sierra Leonean Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: South African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of South African Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)