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This worksheet makes an excellent extra credit assignment in ELA or Social Studies. The passage explores a Phillip Randolphs education and major career accomplishments in the labor movement. After reading, students are asked to recall key facts and encouraged to reflect on the relevance of his experience today.

This activity is designed to help students think critically about the Declaration of Independence. Students will explore the Declaration of Independence through the perspective of the enlsaved as conveyed by Frederick Douglass. Essential skills featured include: text analyses, annotation, conclusion drawing, real-world application, vocabulary, academic writing.

This activity is interdisciplinary for ELA and U.S. History. Students will explore the definitions of perspective and how they relate to policy regarding emancipation. This lesson can be used as an introduction to a variety of Social Studies themes. Students are required to complete independent research, text analyses, and academic writing.

Essential Questions:What is the meaning of freedom?How do we define freedom?Objective:Students will explore ideas about the meaning of freedom and the responsiblity to protect them. This worksheet is appropriate for any age. Use this worksheet as a launch activity for various Social Studies units or in observation of Black History Month; recognizing how African Americans can redefine freedom post enslavement.

This assignment makes an excellent extra credit assignment in ELA or Social Studies. This short-read explores the influences that made up the majority of Thomas Fortune's education. As a leading 20th century journalist, orator, and speech writer, Fortune's success was grounded in his passionate commitment to the free press. After reading, students are asked to recall key facts and encouraged to reflect on the relevance of his experience today.

This assignment makes an excellent extra credit assignment in ELA or Social Studies. This short-read explores the story of Booker T. Washington's educational journey. As a leading 20th century educator, orator, and politician, Washington's success was grounded in his passionate commitment to education. After reading, students are asked to recall key facts and encouraged to reflect on the relevance of his experience today.

This assignment makes an excellent extra credit assignment in ELA or Social Studies. This short-read explores the story of W.E.B. DuBois' educational journey. As a leading 20th century thought leader and human rights' advocate, his commitment was fortified in adolescence. After reading, students are asked to recall key facts and encouraged to reflect on the relevance of his experience today.

This assignment makes an excellent extra credit assignment in ELA or Social Studies. This short-read explores the story of Ida B Well's educational journey. As an advocate for anti-lynching laws and other human right's issues, her commitment to justice was fortified by her adolescent experiences. After reading, students are asked to recall key facts and encouraged to reflect on the relevance of her experience today.

African - American food traditions tell a story of global migration. Use this worksheet to integrate Black History and gardening into your homeschool curriculum.