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Lesson Plans - Social Studies

Honor African American Leaders

Who was the first Black woman in North America to be elected mayor? Daurene Lewis, from Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Showcase her achievements and those of other famous African American leaders!

Units on African-American Culture: What is culture?

What is culture?

Primary level: Black History Month

Students will learn about African American leaders in United States history.

Melba Pattillo and Ruby Bridges: Two Pioneers of School Integration

Students put themselves in the shoes of the students who integrated Little Rock High School in 1957-58. Note: The primary resources in this activity provide powerful and poignant descriptions of what those students faced.

Civil Rights Movement

Discrimination and the Civil Rights Era