REFERENCE
Louis Armstrong's talent as a trumpeter shaped the world of jazz.
Robert Johnson was a talented guitarist, whose music laid the groundwork for Delta blues.
Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most acclaimed artists in the history of jazz.
TEACHING RESOURCE
African-Americans often found it difficult to secure credit for new businesses, but despite this, many triumphed in…
African-American soldiers played an important role in World War II.
African-Americans played a very important role the Civil War, as this article describes. Help your students better…
During the 20th century, African-American playwrights began gaining recognition and acclaim.
African slaves brought a tradition of oral narratives to the U.S., a tradition that persisted after the abolition of…
Ralph Bunche served brilliantly as a professor and diplomat, and made many significant global contributions.
Malcolm X was a contrast to Dr. King, because he took a very different approach to the civil rights movement.
Harriet Tubman's heroic rescue effort brought slaves to freedom.
Shirley Chisholm emerged as an important politician during the 1970s, serving as the nation's first African-American…
Oprah Winfrey is an important public figure in America, having overcome adversity to become a global icon.
Jimi Hendrix was an astonishing musical innovator, whose style has yet to be defined.
Miles Davis was known as the Picasso of jazz.
A great American composer, Ellington's big band music became wildly popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
VIDEOS
Examine the Emancipation Proclamation through this educational video and related activities. The video is paired with…
CHOICE BOARDS
Help your students understand why Black History Month is celebrated with these student choice activities for middle…
DAILY WARM-UPS
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Rosa Parks and answer comprehension…
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Martin Luther King, Jr. and answer…
Help students improve their reading skills while learning about women's history. This printable warm-up includes a short…
Students will explore the lives of various jazz musicians, studying the social and historical events current in the…
WORKSHEETS
This comprehensive teacher's guide to Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary includes…
Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. This…
