Florida Association of Social Studies Supervisors
A Century of Black Life, History, and Culture
Packed with a wealth of information about African-Americans of note, this packet, and the links it provides to other resources, could be used as is for a month-long study of Black history or to supplement lessons already in your curriculum.
Education Oasis
Creative Writing Unit: Analyzing, Interpreting, Discussing and Writing Various Genres of African-American Literature
A six-week unit takes high schoolers through various works of African-American literature, including poems, plays, and short stories. The lesson plan format includes a week-by-week description of activities, goals, materials, and...
Facing History and Ourselves
After Charlottesville: Contested History and the Fight against Bigotry
History doesn't always reflect all sides. Academics discover how the remembered history of the Civil War differs for White and African Americans. The lesson explores how Civil War monuments and celebrations have racist connotations for...
Lesson Planet
Black History Month- Lessons For Everyone
Black History Month lesson plans provide a way to meet academic standards, and have students learn about a variety of subjects.
US House of Representatives
“The Fifteenth Amendment in Flesh and Blood,” The Symbolic Generation of Black Americans in Congress, 1870–1887
New ReviewThe reading of a contextual essay launches a study of Black Americans who served in Congress from 1870 through 1887. Young historians identify the African Americans who served during this period, investigate the ways they won national...
C3 Teachers
Black Genius: How Did Black Genius Help Build American Democracy?
"How did the slavery system undermine the United States' democratic principles?" This question launches a study of how the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence, Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, and Article IV,...
US House of Representatives
Black Americans in Congress Speak Their Mind
New ReviewTo conclude their study of Black Americans in Congress, groups select a statement made by one of the Members, examine the Member's profile on the provided link, and create a display that includes state represented, years of service, an...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nonviolent Resistance
Was nonviolent resistance the best means of securing civil rights for black Americans in the 1960s? In this highly engaging and informative lesson, your young historians will closely analyze several key documents from the civil rights...
Poetry Foundation
Dream in Color - High School
Whether focusing on African American poets, Black History Month, or the poetic experience, an amazing toolkit that encourages learners to develop unique poetic voices deserves a place in your curriculum.
Education World
The African American Population in US History
How has the African American population changed over the years? Learners use charts, statistical data, and maps to see how populations in African American communities have changed since the 1860s. Activity modifications are included to...
Curated OER
Build a Black History Database/Timeline
Young scholars research famous people and events in Black History then break the biographies and events down into specific information related to dates in history. They
Curated OER
Black History Lesson Plan: Gwendolyn Brooks
Learn more about the work of Gwendolyn Brooks with a language arts lesson. Young learners read an informational passage about the acclaimed poet before attempting a shape poem of their own.
Curated OER
Black History: Report Planner
For this Black History report planner worksheet, 3rd graders will write 3 things they would like to learn about Black History and the resource they plan to use to write their report. They will begin their rough draft and complete a KWL...
Curated OER
Black History Month Cloze worksheet
For this Black History month cloze worksheet, students fill in ten blanks with the correct words from a word bank. Students read the text about Black History month.
Curated OER
Black History Month
In this cloze activity instructional activity, students explore black history. Students read about black history in a short passage where they are to fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Curated OER
Black History Month Spelling Worksheet
In this Black History Month spelling worksheet, students analyze 4 words in a row; only one is spelled correctly. Students circle the word in each row that is spelled correctly. There are 14 questions; all words pertain to civil rights...
Curated OER
Black History Month Word Search
In this Black History Month activity worksheet, learners locate and identify the 12 terms that pertain to Black history as they complete the word search puzzle.
American Institute of Physics
The Physical Sciences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The history of science instruction at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is the focus of a instructional activity that explores the early challenges these institutions faced in accessing equipment for their labs and...
Curated OER
Black History Month
In this holiday worksheet, students find the words that are associated with Black History Month and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
National Woman's History Museum
Unsung Voices: Black Women and Their Role in Women's Suffrage
Reclaim perspectives often left out of the narrative about the suffrage movement with an activity that lifts up the voices of African American women. Using primary sources and biographical details of Fannie Barrier Williams' life, young...
Curated OER
Rosa Parks
Facts and transcripts of Rosa Parks are transcribed in this 9-slide PowerPoint. The slides include a brief biography, history of racism, which lead into Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat. What follows are slides about her feelings...
New York State Education Department
Global History and Geography Examination: June 2017
Learners respond to multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions to demonstrate their understanding of global history and geography.
Curated OER
Black History: Celebrities
In these Black history worksheets, students learn about important African American people. Students trace the people's names and then bubble in the correct descriptions for each person.
Curated OER
Famous Firsts Alphabet Activity
In this alphabet activity worksheet, students read the names associated with Black History month. Students alphabetize the 10 names.
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