Famous Americans: African Connections
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Description:
| These sites give biographical information on African Americans. See paintings and photographs and take an online quiz. eThemes Resources on Martin Luther King, Jackie Robinson, George Washington Carver, Dred Scott, Ruby Bridges, and African American firsts are linked. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Oprah Winfrey
Here is an interview with the television star, spokesperson, and business executive.
The Hall of Public Service
Choose several African Americans to read about; Willie Brown, Colin Powell, or Rosa Parks.
African American Mosaic
This is the Library of Congress site. Some text may be difficult but there are lots of photographs and images of original documents, like letters, ship logs, etc.
Biographies & Events
Pick a famous African-American to read about such as Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, John Langston, or Thurgood Marshall. Includes photographs.
Breaking Racial Barriers
Learn of the outstanding achievements made by this group of African Americans whose portraits appear courtesy of The National Portrait Gallery and the Harmon Foundation.
ThinkQuest: Stamp on Black History
African-Americans featured on US stamps. Includes a tour of black history, games and activities, and a quiz.
African American History Challenge
Try an online quiz. Choose a difficulty level, read the question, and choose the correct answer. The sidebar has the biographies if you need help.
Black History Home
This site has an interactive timeline. Students can also explore the "Quoting Greatness Quiz," "101 Fast Facts," "Videos," and much more. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Shadow Leagues: The Story of the Negro Baseball Leagues
This Thinkquest student-designed site has lots of information about the teams, players, their equipment, and the stadiums.
Famous African Americans
This ThinkQuest is a listing of famous African American inventors, musicians and educators. Each person has a short biography written about them.
BlackPast.org
This site has an online encyclopedia of many African Americans. There are also primary documents and speeches. Click on "Multimedia" for audio files and videos.
eThemes Resource: Famous People: George Washington Carver
These sites are about George Washington Carver, his life, his scientific achievements, and his impact on American agriculture. Learn about his national monument located in Missouri and how you can order a traveling trunk for your classroom. Also includes biographies, activity ideas, quizzes, lesson plans, and information about peanuts and sweet potatoes.
eThemes Resource: Famous People: Jackie Robinson
Learn more about Jackie Robinson, his achievements in sports, and his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. Includes biographies, photographs, and interviews. There are also some audio and video clips.
eThemes Resource: Famous People: Ruby Bridges
These sites are about Ruby Bridges and her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. Read about the Ruby Bridges Foundation. Includes classroom activities, biographies, interviews, and photographs, plus information about a movie and books based on her life.
eThemes Resource: Missouri: Famous People: Dred Scott
Read about Dred Scott, the famous slave who sued in court for his freedom. Find out what the Supreme Court's ruling meant for all slaves. Includes biographies, primary documents, and newspaper editorials from the time period.
eThemes Resource: Holiday: Martin Luther King Day
Learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his leadership in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Includes documentary photography on the marches and protests, interactive timelines about his life, and audio and text files of his speeches.
eThemes Resource: African American Firsts
These sites include information about African-American firsts in literature, sports, politics, education, music, etc. Significant contributions of African-Americans in contemporary and past history have been identified.
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Education Standards:
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ME Standards:
2.A.1, 2.B.2.a, 2.B.2.b, 2.A.1, 2.B.3, 2.B.4
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.9, 4.2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 6, 2a.A.1, 2a.F.1.c, 2a.F.1.c, 2a.A.1, 2a.B.1.b, 2a.E.1
NV Standards:
G4.6.4.2, G5.2.5.5, G5.6.5.1, H.2.5.2, H.7.5.7.d, H.7.5.9, H.2.8.2.c, H.2.8.2.e, H.9.8.8.a, H.9.8.8.b, H.2.12.1, H.2.12.2, H.5.12.8, H.5.12.9, H.6.12.5
OH Standards:
2.A.1.e, 2.B.3, 2.C.4, 1.E.4.d, 1.G.9.a, 1.G.9.d, 1.G.9.e, 1.G.9.g, 1.G.10.b, 2.B.2.a, 2.B.2.b, 2.B.4.a, 2.C.6
UT Standards:
6.3.b, 7.1.a, 7.1.b, 7.1.c, 6.2.b, 2.2.a, 5.3.c, 9.1.e, 9.2.c, 2.2.a, 5.3.c, 5.4.d
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