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Northshore School District

American Voices and Their Audiences

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Those new to teaching an AP level language and composition prep course and seasoned veterans will find much to treasure in a unit that is designed to help young language scholars develop the skills they need to analyze the language...
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PBS

Pbs People and Events: Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
This survey of the life of the abolitionist-writer Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) from the PBS series includes rare photographs of Douglass. Related links.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Frederick Douglass, once a slave, who became a prominent figure and spokesperson in the fight against slavery in the 1800s.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: American Visionaries: Frederick Douglass

For Students 3rd - 8th
Biographical website that explains details about Frederick Douglass' life as an abolitionist and women's rights leader. Includes photos of his home near Washington, DC. Very informative site.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Frederick Douglass

For Students 3rd - 8th
As a leader in the abolitionist movement Frederick Douglass (1817-1895 CE) was a most inspirational man. This site provides much interesting information including an account of his escape from slavery and his newspaper THE NORTH STAR.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story; Frederick Douglass

For Students 3rd - 8th
As a leader in the abolitionist movement Frederick Douglass (1817-1895 CE) was a most inspirational man. This site provides much interesting information including an account of his escape from slavery and his newspaper THE NORTH STAR.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile of Frederick Douglass is shared on this site. Links provide related lesson plans, connected texts, and content about other abolitionists.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Frederick Douglass' Role in the Civil War

For Students 3rd - 8th
Frederick Douglass had the ear of Abraham Lincoln. Read about how he used his influence to allow African Americans to join the Union Army,
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Frederick Douglass

For Students 3rd - 8th
An activist for human rights, Fredrick Douglass is featured in this brief biography. Check out his story.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Art Access: African American Art: Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
An original daguerreotype of abolitionist Frederick Douglass with a brief history of the former slave.
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Black Past

Black Past: Douglass, Frederick

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry gives a brief overview of the inspirational life of Fredrick Douglass, abolitionist, essayist, and promoter of rights for everyone. There are references to several of his stirring essays.
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Black Past

Black Past: Wright, Jonathan

For Students 9th - 10th
The importance of Jonathan Wright's legal career is explained in this encyclopedia article.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Fritz Pollard

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Fritz Pollard, a pioneering African-American player and coach in American collegiate and professional gridiron football. He was the first African-American selected to a backfield position...
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George Mason University

Chnm: Reconstruction Era

For Students 9th - 10th
The Republican actions during Reconstruction are summarized in this site from the Center for History and New Media.
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Other

Maryland.gov: The Secretary of States Kids Pages: Famous Marylanders

For Students 3rd - 8th
This page lists famous people from Maryland, with brief biographical notes and the years they lived.

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