Topic of the Week: Black History Month
The 2007 national theme, 'From Slavery to Freedom: Africans in the Americas,' is dedicated to the struggles of peoples of African descent to achieve freedom and equality in the Americas during the age of emancipation.
Spotlight Site of the Week!
African American World | PBS
Presents the broad range of the black experience in the United States, from the Harlem Renaissance to the ongoing debate over affirmative action.
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Additional Sites:
- African American Odyssey
This Library of Congress site showcases the library's collection of rare books, government documents, manuscripts, musical scores, plays, films and recordings related to the African American experience.
Click here to visit resource - African American Heritage Teacher Toolkit for Grades K-12
A selective guide to links, lesson plans, books, CDs, videos, posters and more.
Click here to visit resource - Our Shared History, African American Heritage
A comprehensive project of The National Park Service to preserve and interpret African American history.
Click here to visit resource - The African Presence in the Americas: 1492-1992
Designed to introduce you to the dynamics and dimensions of the 500 year history of African people in the Americas. Four broad themes have been selected for exploration: Migration, Work, Culture, and Resistance.
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Judi's Corner
This week features resources for Valentine's Day & Chinese New Year:
Valentine's Day @ Awesome Clipart for Educators!
Features FREE Valentine's Day clipart, coloring pages, backgrounds, fonts, icons, lines, and worksheets.
Chinese New Year @ Awesome Clipart for Educators!
Features FREE Chinese New Year clipart, coloring pages, backgrounds, fonts, icons, lines, and worksheets.
Spotlight Class of the Week!
Mrs. Allen's 5th Grade Class
Whitesville Road Elementary
LaGrange, Georgia
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That's all for this week! "Remember...the Web is a terrible thing to waste!"