February: History Programming & Resources

Subject: History

This month's History programming and resources.

Biography: Martin Luther King Jr.: The Man and the Dream
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Civics, History, Social Studies
3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Explores Dr. King's ideas, thoughts, and causes.
Martin Luther King Jr
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Civics, Ethics & Communities, History
6-8, 9-12
History.com roundup of resources on Martin Luther King Jr.
Biography: Frederick Douglass
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Civics, History, Social Studies
3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Chronicles the former slave turned abolitionist leader's lifelong struggle for justice.
Biography: Barack Obama
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Civics, History, Social Studies
3-5, 6-8, 9-12
The definitive story of President Obama, from his childhood in Honolulu to his history-making presidential win.
Biography: Thurgood Marshall
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Civics, Social Studies
6-8, 9-12
Chronicles the life of the first African American to sit on the Supreme Court.
Crucibles of Courage
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Civics, History, Social Studies
6-8, 9-12
Profiles five famous Black Americans and the ways in which their lives and work impacted our world today.
Biography.com: Frederick Douglass
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History, Social Studies
6-8, 9-12
Full episode of Biography: Frederick Douglass as well as related resources.
Barack Obama on the Web
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Civics, History, Social Studies
3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Biography website includes the full episode that chronicles President Obama's personal and political life.
Thurgood Marshall on the Web
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History, Social Studies
6-8, 9-12
Full streaming episode from Biography chronicles the life of the first black American to sit on the Supreme Court.
Bio.com: Thomas Jefferson
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Civics, History, Social Studies
3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Chronicles the life of Thomas Jefferson.
Nick News with Linda Ellerbee Beyond I Have A Dream
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Civics, Ethics & Communities, History, Social Studies
3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Nick News with Linda Ellerbee remembers the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Other Hopes and Messages in "Beyond I Have A Dream." In recognition of Black History Month and in honor of the 25th year the U.S. has celebrated Dr. King's birthday as a national holiday.
Black History Month Round-up
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Civics, History, Social Studies
K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Resources to celebrate Black History Month & teach students about influential African American leaders.
Double Victory
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History, Personal Development, Social Studies
6-8, 9-12
This two-part documentary spotlights the Tuskegee Airmen and how they broke racial barriers and challenged stereotypes by serving their country in World War II.
Thomas Jefferson
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Civics, History, Social Studies
3-5, 6-8, 9-12
This film chronicles Jefferson's complicated life and legacy through interviews with historians and scholars.
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