Alma Woodsey Thomas is the focus of this lesson plan that introduces students to abstract art. Students will come to understand how the art elements can be used to express emotion and communicate ideas without including objects in the...

CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains biographical information about the famous jazz composter, Duke Ellington. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...

Valuable background information on African masks and suggested lesson ideas for mask making activities in the art room.

For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.

Interactive series of graphics, with samples of the Bayeux Tapestry and an adire cloth from Nigeria Explains how to look closely at the imagery, color, and patterns of textiles to undercover their hidden meanings and symbolic content.

The University of Omaha provides a cross-curricular lesson plan for 4-6th grades involving economics and language arts. "Elijah McCoy was an African-American inventor who successfully designed an automatic oil cup that may have inspired...

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "African Folk Tales."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "African Games."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "African Slave Trade."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "African Union Flag."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "African Wild Dog."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "African Wild Dog."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "African Wild Dog."

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "African Wild Dogs."

To the people of Madagascar woven cloth is more than just something nice to wear. Come explore the topic of textiles and their importance to these African people.

Faith Ringgold's author site is great for students to gain further insight into her books. Includes a biography, art work and new books she is working on.

A simple explanation of the Southern Africa region of Africa, with information on the cultural history and examples of artwork.

CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This site features a worksheet focused on the seven Kwanzaa principles.

Site provides brief background information about Kwanzaa but is primarily a repository of lesson plan ideas, games and clip art.

Nice lesson plan for grades 5-6 that explores poetry and personal expression through the work of Gwendolyn Brooks. Has lots of activities but could easily be modified for time. Has nearly everything you need to do the lesson!

CyberBee is designed for K-12 teachers and encourages engaged learning and problem solving skills through a variety of activities based on frameworks such as the WebQuest, treasure hunts, and Big6.

This lesson plan teaches students about Dr. King's philosophy of nonviolence. This is a PDF document.