Junteente is more than just dating, it is an important moment in American history that we should all learn and understand. As teachers, we can help our students discover powerful stories of freedom and articulate history that people often forget. This bundle of teenage activities helps students learn culture, think critically and understand the meaning of freedom. As students explore teenagers, they learn about the hope and power of African Americans struggling to be free. They began to see that freedom was not simply given to people, something people had to fight for with courage and determination.
Understanding Junteenth’s eleven helps students understand the gap between the formal end of slavery and the fact that people truly gain freedom. By teaching real history, we help students develop empathy and awareness of past injustices. Teaching students important parts of history helps them understand how silence and ignorance hurt the community. But we also showed them how they made a difference.
These activities are not only about learning history, but also about helping students become thoughtful and caring for people who want to build a equitable and inclusive society.
What is included in the bundle:
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Reading paragraphs and understanding issues
These three levels of reading paragraphs and questions are ideal for independent work or group discussions, and are suitable for elementary, middle and high school students. They help students understand the history and significance of Junteenth, why it is important today and how people celebrate it. Included answer keys for easy evaluation.
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Poster project title
This clear title is a great choice for year-end art projects. It helps students create meaningful Junteenth posters that highlight the historical and cultural significance of the holiday with accuracy, creativity and visual appeal.
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Student Podcast Title
This clear title guides students to plan and produce thoughtful podcasts that are perfect for group projects or individual tasks. It helps them explore the history and importance of Junteenth in a way that their peers understand and enjoy.
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Interview Questions “What Freedom Means to Us”
This meaningful activity requires students to reflect on the importance of Junteenth by asking their friends, family, teachers and what their own freedom means to them.
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Explore history with numbers
This worksheet is ideal for independent practice or group work, challenging students to apply their mathematical skills through real-world word problems while learning Junteenth through real-world history and meaning.
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