Everyone Needs Shoes Teach children about Jan Matzeliger's invention of the shoe-lasting machine, which made shoe-making easier.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Alphabetizing Children practice their alphabetizing skills while learning about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. This is an excellent activity for Martin Luther King Day (January) or Black History Month (February).
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Three African-Americans in the Far West Learn about York, Jim Beckwourth, and George Bush: three notable African-Americans involved in the exploration and settlement of the West. This is a great printable activity to enjoy during Black History Month (February).
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MLK Jr. Story Use this printable to teach children about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the injustices blacks endured during his time. This is a great activity for Martin Luther King Day (January) or Black History Month (February).
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A Woman's Fate In this printable, children will hypothesize why slavery was especially harsh for enslaved African-American women.
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Harriet Tubman Writing Activity Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on recognizing people important to U.S. history.
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George Washington and Phillis Wheatley In this printable, children will learn about George Washington and Phillis Wheatley. They will then write a short play about their meeting in 1776.
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All About Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz Test your students' knowledge of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this multiple-choice quiz. It's a great printable to enjoy around Martin Luther King Day (January) or Black History Month (February).
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Postage Stamps for Heroes Recognize deserving individuals by designing a postage stamp in their honor.
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Individual Room Temperature Controls Article This article depicts the story of an African-American woman who invented the individual room thermostat in 1919. For an extra challenge, use the article with the puzzle.
