ACTIVITIES
This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…
WORKSHEETS
Follow these guidelines for conducting a Cultures Day event, where students teach each other about various cultures.
Read about Jackie Robinson's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this pioneering…
Explore the key people and events of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. A great resource for Black History…
LESSON PLANS
Students learn about the history of segregation in the United States by reading about the Little Rock Nine, a courageous…
Read about Langston Hughes's, an african american poet who is considered one of the best of all times. This biography…
Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Read about this famous astronaut and color in the…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on January 21, 2019. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with these…
Assign a project that introduces art and designs from East Africa. This is an excellent resource for use during the…
Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development in relation to jazz. They will also…
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Find fun and educational arts & crafts activities to enjoy while celebrating Kwanzaa. Introduce students who may be…
Discover a list of places you and your students could photograph for inclusion in the Black History Virtual Field Trip.
Students read an overview of the Harlem Renaissance, a period of intellectual and artistic achievement in Harlem. They…
Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for Black History Month (February) or…
Looking for fun activities to get your kids into Black History Month? Try these trip ideas that will make…
TEACHING RESOURCE
Photo of the Old South Meeting House in Boston; Phillis Wheatley was a member of the congregation.
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about African-American history and culture appropriate for…
Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and cross-curricular activities in this…
Share the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s achievements, and assign the related activities to your students to help…
Students will learn about famous African-Americans while they have fun coloring, with this printable activity book. The…
Introduce Gospel music while explaining lyrical meaning and cultural values. This is an excellent music lesson to use…
REFERENCE
Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a biographical site about…
ASSESSMENT
Kids and adults can test their knowledge of African American history with this Black History Month quiz.
BOOK GUIDES
Learn about the urban riders of Philadelphia. This printable guide to Ghetto Cowboy includes classroom activities,…
