

Teach the Great Migration with this engaging, no-prep Great Migration lesson plan! Perfect for Black History, U.S. History, and social studies classrooms, this lesson explores the causes, impacts, and historical significance of one of the largest internal migrations in American history.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Four-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Definition and timeframe of the Great Migration
- Causes of Black migration northward after Reconstruction
- Impact of World War I on the Great Migration
- Increased Black migration due to wartime factory jobs
- Population growth in major northern cities (NYC, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more)
- Effects of post-war demobilization on Black migrants
- Red Summer – definition, causes, and its impact
- Long-term effects of the Great Migration including the rise of Black urban communities and increased economic opportunities
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Slides/Pages: 20 total (16 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Great Migration Lesson Plan:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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