Students discover a variety of Duke Ellington compositions and the elements that make his sound unique. For this jazz lesson plan, students participate in a Duke Ellington Matching Game and an activity based on his music.

Young scholars explore African american culture of the late 1950's and 60's through various primary sources including literature, music, art and others. They then prepare and conduct a mock interview and present with the class.

Learners are introduced to a groups of African American inventors. In groups, they research the role of each person in improving different industries. They also examine the barriers African Americans faced from the Civil War to the...