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Last updated

17 March 2025

Teach a comprehensive African American Studies lesson plan bundle covering key moments in Black history from World War 1 through World War 2. These engaging and content-rich lessons explore the Harlem Hellfighters, the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, the Tuskegee Airmen, A. Philip Randolph, and more. Perfect for Black History Month, US History, and African American Studies, these lessons provide an in-depth look at the contributions, struggles, and achievements of Black Americans across three pivotal eras.

Each lesson is ready to use for any teacher, whether experienced or new to the content. Designed for a 45-to-50-minute class period, the materials can also be easily adjusted for longer or shorter sessions.

Lessons Included in this Bundle:

  • WW1 Era – Harlem Hellfighters & The Great Migration (33 slides, 4 pages)

    • African American military service during World War I
    • Harlem Hellfighters and the contributions of Henry Johnson
    • The Great Migration and its impact on Black communities
    • Red Summer and postwar racial tensions
  • 1920s-1930s – Harlem Renaissance & Black Political Expression (35 slides, 4 pages)

    • Harlem Renaissance as a cultural movement in music, art, and literature
    • Contributions of Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Louis Armstrong
    • Marcus Garvey and the Back-to-Africa Movement
    • Racial violence in the 1920s, including the Tulsa Race Riots
  • WW2 Era – Tuskegee Airmen & A. Philip Randolph (29 slides, 4 pages)

    • African American contributions in World War II, including the Tuskegee Airmen
    • The Double V Campaign and demands for civil rights
    • A. Philip Randolph and the fight against hiring discrimination
    • Executive Order 8802 and its role in desegregating defense industries

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Slides/Pages: 109 total (97 slides, 12 pages)

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Each Lesson Plan Includes:

  • PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use, visually engaging slides.
  • Guided Notes: Student-friendly fill-in-the-blank notes to accompany the lessons.
  • Multiple Choice Quizzes: 6-question quizzes to assess understanding.
  • Teacher Answer Keys: Easy-to-reference answer keys for both guided notes and quizzes.

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

  • Great value: By purchasing this bundle, you save 15% compared to buying each lesson individually.
  • Perfect for Black History Month: Covers key themes in African American history
  • Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction.
  • Ready-to-use materials: ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
  • Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
  • Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.

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51ºÚÁÏ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.

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