Black History Month Resources
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February is Black History Month. Explore the many contributions of African-Americans with our cross-curricular lessons, printables, quizzes, and activities below. You'll find biographies on athletes, scientists, civil rights leaders, and more! Utilize these resources for grades K-12 to examine the historical and social context of slavery. From art to technology, there are activities to connect Black history with every subject including holiday resources for Kwanzaa and Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Incorporate Black History Month into many of your classes, such as Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies, with our member exclusive activities packet.
Educational Videos
Choose from various activities to extend student learning after viewing these short videos for Black History Month.Technology Resources
Help students understand more about African-American culture through research on websites.Printables for Grades K-5
Use these printable pages to expand students' knowledge about African culture and history. Activities include a collaborative project, reading passages, a writing prompt, and creating an African tribal mask.- Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
- Slavery Writing Prompt
- Cultures Day Project Ideas
- The Civil Rights Movement
- African Tribal Masks
- "I Have a Dream" Little Book
- Jackie Robinson Biography & Activities
Printables for Grades 6-8
Increase students' knowledge of African-American culture and history with these cross-curricular writing, reading, and vocabulary term activities.- The Underground Railroad Matching Activity
- The Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr.
- Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide
- I Have a Dream
- The Harlem Renaissance Activities
- Sarah Boone Coloring Page
Printables & Lessons for Grades 9-12
These creative resources are designed to enhance students' understanding of African history and culture through the influence of music. Activities include lessons with song lyrics, reading passages, and math in jazz.- Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
- Defining Jazz Music
- Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
- Jazz and Math: Improvisation Permutations
- Jazz and Math: Rhythmic Innovations
- African-American Gospel Music
- Black History Word Search
Lesson Plans for Grades K-5
Expand students' learning about African-American history through these resources which include reading passages about African folk tales, heroes, and important people.- Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
- Triangular Trade in the Atlantic Ocean
- Write a Letter to Jesse Owens
- Activities for African Folk Tales
- Percussion Performance and Culture
- African-American Heroes
- Influencing Others in Our World
Lesson Plans for Grades 6-8
Help students understand the struggle of African-Americans through these activities which include the Underground Railroad, Martin Luther King Jr. and other influential people.African-American History Resources
Use our resources to enhance students' African-American history knowledge through reading African folk tales or other literature, videos with activities, and coloring pages.- African Folk Tales: Background Information
- A Raisin in the Sun
- Maniac Magee Literature Guide
- Slavery & The Civil War – Videos & Activities
- Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
- Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
- Rosa Parks Coloring Page
- Civil Rights Movement Playlist
Slideshows
Our slideshows provide lists of interesting and creative activities to do to help students learn more about African-American culture and history.- Top 10 Children's Books for Black History Month
- Top 10 Martin Luther King Activities
- Top 15 Black History Month Resources
- Kwanzaa Activities (Grades K-8)
- Coloring Book of African-Americans Slideshow
Quizzes
Test your students' knowledge of African holidays, civil rights, and Martin Luther King, Jr. with these quizzes during Black History Month.- Civil Rights Quiz
- Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz
- ABC Order -- Famous Black Americans
- Kwanzaa Facts Quiz
- Black History Month Quiz
- Kwanzaa Word Problems
References
Use our references to deepen students' understanding of important people and events in African-American history.- Coretta Scott King Award Winners
- Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response
- Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life
- Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865
- Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
- Amendments to the Constitution: Voting
- Harriet Tubman Biography
Music & Drama Activities
Extend students' knowledge through these fun and creative music-related activities. Included you will find how your students can create a talk show and learn about the relationship of math and jazz.- Jazz and Math: Improvisation Permutations
- A Jazz Talk Show
- Learning through The Duke
- Exhibit Scoring Guide
- Assessment of Learning Through "The Duke" Lesson
Language Arts Activities
Black History Month is a perfect time to expand your students' African-American knowledge using warm-ups, reading passages with writing activities, and a wordsearch.Browse Latest Resources
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LITERATURE GUIDE
Learn about the Civil Rights Movement through literature. The Help by Kathryn…Grade:9,10,11,12Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryHistorical Fiction -
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A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave Teacher's Guide
A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave is easy to read;…Grade:9,10,11,12Subjects:Slavery in United StatesNonfiction LiteratureReading Instruction -
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Twelve Years a Slave Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the slave narrative genre, then begin an in-depth study…Grade:9,10,11,12Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryLiterature -
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Matching Names of Famous Black Americans
Students match the first and last names of famous black Americans. Then, they…Grade:4,5,6,7,8Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Kwanzaa Terms Matching Activity
Kwanzaa terms and definitions are reviewed in this vocabulary matching activity.… -
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The Lions of Little Rock Teacher's Guide
Use this teacher's guide with The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine to… -
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The Lions of Little Rock Common Core Lesson Plans
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine is set in Little Rock, Arkansas one… -
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Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice Curriculum Guide
Learn about the unsung civil rights hero Claudette Colvin. These book discussion…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureEquality Struggles -
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Slavery & The Civil War – Videos & Activities
Examine the role of slavery in the Civil War and the significance of the… -
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Videos & Activities
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on January 21, 2019. Celebrate the life…Grades:K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
LITERATURE GUIDE
During the 1950s and early 1960s, African American workers at many large-scale… -
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Ellen's Broom Discussion Guide & Activities
Teach young children about the lives of former slaves and their families during…Grade:K,1,2,3Subjects:Reading ComprehensionArts and CraftsHistorical Fiction