Black History Month Activities & Resources
February is Black History Month
Understand, acknowledge and appreciate the influential contributions and experiences of key African American figures throughout the history of the United States.Recommended Black History Month Resources
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LESSON PLANS
African-American Scientists: A Comprehensive Social Media Account Project
In this project, students will research a notable African-American scientist and then create a social media account for ... -
BOOK GUIDES
The Hate U Give Teaching Guide
This teaching guide for Angie Thomas's award-winning YA novel on racism, activism, and identity features discussion ques... -
ACTIVITIES
Black History Month: Modern Influencers – Reading Comprehension Activities
Celebrate Black History Month and inspire your students with this reading comprehension packet featuring five influentia... -
CHOICE BOARDS
Black History Month Writing Choice Board for Middle School
Celebrate Black History Month with this engaging and thought-producing collection of writing prompts. Students will lear... -
ACTIVITIES
Grade 3 Holiday Math and Literacy Kit
A Complete Kit of Fun Holiday Math and Literacy Activities for Grade 3 Build your students’ math and literacy skills th... -
CHOICE BOARDS
Black History Month Choice Board for Middle School
Help your students understand why Black History Month is celebrated with these student choice activities for middle scho... -
ACTIVITIES
Black History Month Project - Black Pioneers in Medicine
This Black History Month project will help your students improve their research, writing, and presentation skills while ... -
ACTIVITIES
Maniac Magee Literature Guide
This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac Magee... -
LESSON PLANS
Jazz and Math: Rhythmic Innovations
Connect music and math through the study of jazz. In this music lesson, students learn about the use of fractions in mus... -
LESSON PLANS
Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
Students read and respond to literary selections that either portray the Harlem jazz scene or were written during the pe... -
LESSON PLANS
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
This comprehensive lesson uses Billy Holiday's song "Strange Fruit" as a discussion point for the history of lynching in... -
ASSESSMENT
Notable African-American Women Quiz
Celebrate Women's History Month (March) and Black History Month (February) with this printable multiple-choice quiz abou... -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Martin Luther King, Jr. & Black History Month Activities Packet
Bring Dr. King's legacy into your classroom with this comprehensive activity packet for grades K-6. From ELA word sea... -
ACTIVITIES
Teammates
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LESSON PLANS
Jazz and Math: Improvisation Permutations
In this lesson students explore how many different rhythmic combinations can be improvised in a jazz/blues piece of musi... -
LESSON PLANS
Defining Jazz Music
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WORKSHEETS
The Civil Rights Movement
Explore the key people and events of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. A great resource for Black History ... -
BOOK GUIDES
Orphan Boy
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WORKSHEETS
Langston Hughes, an Everyday Poet
Read about Langston Hughes's, an african american poet who is considered one of the best of all times. This biography ta... -
BOOK GUIDES
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
This literature guide includes enrichment activities and internet resources for In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robin... -
ACTIVITIES
Martin Luther King, Jr. Videos & Activities
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on January 21, 2019. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with these educat... -
WORKSHEETS
Kente Cloth
Assign a project that introduces art and designs from East Africa. This is an excellent resource for use during the Kwaa... -
WORKSHEETS
Dr. Mae Jemison Coloring Page
Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Read about this famous astronaut and color in the picture... -
BOOK GUIDES
A Raisin in the Sun
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun contains an annotated list of characters, ...
