Students create a definition for family that is applicable to the African American. The make a collage made up of family pictures and present it to the class giving a brief explanation of the family members present in the collage....

Students investigate the Native Americans of the Muscogee Creek and their use of the land. In this U.S. history lesson plan, students investigate the importance of the deer for the Muscogee Creek peoples' way of life and the many uses...

This 13-question asthma quiz is mostly true/false with a couple of short-answer questions. It could be a good resource for a pre-post test or as an anticipation guide. 

In this Fact Finder worksheet, learners access the Internet to a specific site to find the answers to five questions with multiple choice answers.

Tenth graders analyze information from students who have left school before graduation, and utilize the information as a strategy designated to lower the drop-out rate of the at-risk students. They design a rubric, create a web page, and...

Third graders compare and contrast different versions of the same story. They recognize our differences, identify qualities that make us special and unique individuals, and create a 'Wanted' poster illustrating a special quality.

Student explore the diverse ways that people care for their hair. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson, students interview hair-care providers to learn the hairstyles and hair care that they provide to their customers.

Students list the qualities needed to build strong family relationships. They gain an appreciation for the sacrifices of their ancestors who came to America and gain insights into the many fine qualities of minority families.

This "Faces of Science" resource offers summary information on the work of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, along with an extensive bibliography of hardcopy text and picture sources for more information on his life and contributions.

The Library of Congress offers a timeline of the history of baseball from the 1860s through the 1890s. See how teams were developed and trace the eventual segregation of African-Americans to all black teams by the end of the 19th century.

A biographical view of Alice Coachman who was the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, in 1948.

A companion site to the PBS documentary on African American Charlie Wiggins, who set up a national auto racing league for African American drivers.

This resource explains the history behind African American baseball leagues. Provides context to help visitors understand why these leagues came about and why they ended.

Joe Louis was the first African American sports hero. Here you can read about the life and career of the 1937-1949 world's heavyweight champion who is number eleven on ESPN's list of great athletes of the 20th century.

Jackie Robinson's accomplishments on and off the field opens doors for all African Americans. Watch this video [3:04] to learn how.

Timeline of the history of baseball, from 1860 to 1972, with a focus on the events leading to the integration of African Americans into the major leagues.

An ESPN article discusses how Jesse Owens proved Hitler wrong by winning the 1936 Olympics in Germany.

Bringing the story of Negro League Baseball from the early 20th Century to new generations, this site provides all there is to know about this historic organization.

This resource surveys the early years of baseball and includes historical documents, such as letters from Jackie Robinson and digitized early basball cards.

In this primary source set, students will view original photographs, listen to oral history recordings, and read historical texts to gain a better understanding of the lives and experiences of Negro League baseball players. Includes...

View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2004 to commemorate Wilma Rudolph, the first African American woman to win three gold medals for track and field in a single Olympics. With a short biographical passage.

Jesse Owens' brief biography and pictures of his grave, including links to other websites about him.

A biography of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a professional basketball player who became the highest-scoring player in the history of the National Basketball League. Since retirement, he has written books about the history of the African American...