Young scholars research the U.S. holiday Juneteenth and examine the historical elements that contributed to the delayed announcement of the emancipation of slaves in Texas. They recreate a facsimile of the Emancipation Proclamation with...

Pupils complete pre reading, writing, and post reading activities for the book Juneteenth Jamboree. In this guided reading lesson plan, students complete writing, go over vocabulary, answer short answer questions, have discussions, and...

In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June 19th marks the date of Juneteenth, the abolition of slavery in Texas. Students write why it was important for African Americans to have equal rights.

An eye-catching video details the national holiday, Juneteenth. Find out how and why fellow Americans honor the end of slavery on June 19.

Fourth graders describe the origins and significance of Texas Independence day and Juneteenth. They identify the similarities and differences within racial, ethnic, and religious groups in Texas. They sumarize the contributions of people...

Sixth graders explore culture by reading a story with their classmates. For this family history lesson, 6th graders read the story Juneteenth and discuss their own family history with the class. Students write a short story based upon...

Students reflect on how many board games they've played have African Americans, their culture or history incorporated within. They identify four street games and three card games that appeal to African Americans. They play the...

Students pretend to be 18th century shopkeepers or trades people and create signs representing their shops or trades.

In this search engine practice activity, learners practice using Google to find facts, videos, instructions, and websites. 

High schoolers conduct research about the Civil War and the slavery movement. They examine primary and secondary resources. The use of the internet and web slides are resources made available for students to make cognitive connections.

Students explore the dangers that escaping slaves faced and the things they used (e.g. songs and quilts) to help them find their way. They conclude by designing a class quilt showing things that slaves would have needed to know about to...

Students explore US history by completing an ancestry activity. In this slavery lesson, students research Internet sites and identify the slave trade routes used several hundred years ago. Students create a timeline based on African...