In the worksheet The History of African American Spirituals, children read about how African Americans used spirituals during different moments in history, starting from their enslavement to the civil rights movement.

Students will read a biography of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, and then answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Your young historian will learn about the some of the most notable African American inventors with this worksheet.

This worksheet, which reads like riddles, will expose your learners to important abolitionists in the African American community.

Play with rhythm and beat as you read Langston Hughes's "Laugher".

First, students will read a biography of Amelia Boynton Robinson, and then respond to comprehension questions, using text evidence.

This worksheet will expose your learners to important poets in the African American community.

This fun worksheet will expose your learners to important musicians in the African American community.

Read an informational passage about George Washington Carver to learn about his life and achievements!

Ask students to read an interesting biography about Dr. Mae Jemison and then answer questions about the text!

What does the metaphor of the river mean to you? Read "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" by Langston Hughes.

The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.

Students read background information about the establishment of the Juneteenth holiday and answer comprehension and analysis questions.

This worksheet will help teach students about African American musicians, athletes, leaders, and writers who influenced our society and culture.

Read a brief overview of the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, then review what you’ve learned with the exercises that follow.

In this Court Cases worksheet, students read descriptions of five landmark decisions, then match them to their correct name.

Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.

In this worksheet, children read about the March on Washington, the ideals that inspired it,  and the people who attended it.

Get to know John Coltrane, a jazz legend, with this music history worksheet! Read his mini-biography and answer some trivia.

Introduce learners to 42 inspiring Black American innovators, artists, thinkers, and leaders with this seven-page set of cut-out cards.

Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.

This fun worksheet will expose your learners to important female changemakers in the African American community.

In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

In this worksheet, children read an example of a bio poem for jazz musician Thelonious Monk, then use the prompt to create a bio poem for a person of their choosing.

Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.

Introduce students to the inspiring environmental activist Wangari Maathai. Children will read a short biography about the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.