ACTIVITIES
This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…
LESSON PLANS
Connect music and math through the study of jazz. In this music lesson, students learn about the use of fractions in…
In this project, students will research a notable African-American scientist and then create a social media account for…
Students read and respond to literary selections that either portray the Harlem jazz scene or were written during the…
TEACHING RESOURCE
Distribute an article that details the various types of African folk tales and gives examples of them. You can use this…
WORKSHEETS
Follow these guidelines for conducting a Cultures Day event, where students teach each other about various cultures.
Learn about the challenges faced by today's African-American community.
This comprehensive lesson uses Billy Holiday's song "Strange Fruit" as a discussion point for the history of lynching in…
ASSESSMENT
Celebrate Women's History Month (March) and Black History Month (February) with this printable multiple-choice quiz…
Get the most out of reading African folk tales by using these worksheets. This is a great lesson plan to use during…
Read about Jackie Robinson's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this pioneering…
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Bring Dr. King's legacy into your classroom with this comprehensive activity packet for grades K-6. From ELA word…
A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.
In this lesson students explore how many different rhythmic combinations can be improvised in a jazz/blues piece of…
These lessons and activities explore sound and how sound is defined in jazz.
BOOK GUIDES
This African legend tells the tale of an elderly Maasai man who gets help from an unlikely source -- Venus!
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, which provides…
Explore the key people and events of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. A great resource for Black History…
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…
The Rodney King incident exposed racism in the L.A. police department, and triggered five days of violent rioting.
This literature guide includes enrichment activities and internet resources for In the Year of the Boar and Jackie…
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun contains an annotated list of characters,…
Assign a project that introduces art and designs from East Africa. This is an excellent resource for use during the…
