Make the best use of teaching time with these creative and powerful units that pack a strong educational punch into just one or two teaching sessions.
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Unit Plans
Dr. Seuss Mini-Unit
All Aboard the Underground Railroad
Students become knowledgeable about the Underground Railroad, acting as both researchers and passengers as they learn about the slaves who found their freedom and leaders such as Harriet Tubman.
All About the Heart
This unit is designed to teach young children about the human heart, ways to take care of their heart, and the history of the heart shape.
Using African American Literature to Explore Courage
In this short literature-based unit, students read about African Americans who exemplified courage in very tumultuous times of their lives.
Potentially Offensive Music: Censor, Edit, or Warn?
This unit focuses on the censorship of music that may be considered offensive. Students have multiple opportunities to voice their opinions and view firsthand, the perspectives of others on the various forms of censorship.
- Subjects:Civil Rights, Slavery, Underground Railroad, Abolition, Human Body, Civics and Government, African American, Social Studies through Literature, Valentine's Day, New Teacher Resources, Teacher Tips and Strategies
