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Biography

Frederick Douglass- Mini Biography

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Before delving deeper into the writings of Frederick Douglass or the abolitionist movement, provide some historical background for your pupils with this brief video and gain a more complete understanding of Douglass' vision for a...
Unit Plan
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...
Instructional Video1:34
PBS

Black History Month | All About the Holidays

For Students K - 5th
Kick off a celebration of Black History Month with a quick video. The narrator shares the history of the holiday and sheds light on famous African Americans such as Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, and...
Instructional Video4:04
Biography

Marcus Garvey- Mini Biography

For Teachers 7th - 12th
An overview Marcus Garvey's life and his Pan-African philosophy are introduced in this short mini-biography of this controversial figure.
Instructional Video3:30
Biography

Booker Washington- Mini Biography

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Slave, educator, orator, philosopher. Booker T. Washington is the subject of a mini-biography that provides an overview of the life and achievements of this remarkable man.
Instructional Video4:26
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National Constitution Center

14th Amendment Discussion Starter: The Black Codes

For Students 7th - 12th
The Black Codes and Jim Crow Laws were rules that served the same purpose: to restrict the rights of African Americans. Young historians watch performers read Black Code laws from different states to explain how African Americans were...
Instructional Video
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
A combination of still photos and video tells the life story of Frederick Douglass. Includes a link to the Frederick Douglass museum. [19:04]
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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.
Instructional Video
Lumen Learning

Lumen: American Literature: Video: Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a video lecture on Frederick Douglass and his biography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. It features discussions of Frederick Douglass's 1845 Narrative as well as John Locke's Second Treatises of Government (1690);...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Ex Slave Frederick Douglass Joins the Abolitionists

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch this video clip to learn about the contributions of former slave, writer and orator, Frederick Douglass, to the abolitionist movement. [3:59] Supplemental materials for both students and teachers are included.
Handout
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.
Handout
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.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Frederick Douglass Reacts: The Abolitionists

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1833, Frederick Douglass was sent to a slave breaker in Maryland to be beaten back into submission. Watch this video segment to see how after six months of beatings, Douglass stood up to him and fought back. [2:58]
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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,
Instructional Video
A&E Television

History.com: Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a biography of Frederick Douglass, famous abolitionist, writer, and orator. [2:25]
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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.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Frederick Douglass Begins to Understand Slavery

For Students 9th - 10th
Video segment explores Frederick Douglass's beginning as a slave when he was six years old as he watched his aunt being brutally beaten. [2:09]
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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.
Handout
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.
Instructional Video
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Created Equal: The Abolitionists

For Students 9th - 10th
A three-episode documentary film that tells the story of the individuals who fought to end slavery in the United States. Five people are highlighted: William Lloyd Garrison, Angelina Grimke, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Attack at Harper's Ferry: The Abolitionists

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1859, John Brown seized a federal armory at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, taking several hostages but failed to incite a revolution. Authorities found a link between Brown and Frederick Douglass. [1:41]

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