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History of Hip Hop Music
History of Hip Hop Music
Worksheet
History of Hip Hop Music
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!
4th grade
Fine arts
Worksheet
Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of George Washington Carver
Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of George Washington Carver
Worksheet
Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of George Washington Carver
Read an informational passage about George Washington Carver to learn about his life and achievements!
6th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Rocket Like Mae Jemison
Rocket Like Mae Jemison
Activity
Rocket Like Mae Jemison
Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!
Preschool
Social studies
Activity
Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
Worksheet
Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
5th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Frederick Douglass
Reading Comprehension: Frederick Douglass
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Reading Comprehension: Frederick Douglass
Use this reading passage to practice reading comprehension with your learners.
2nd grade
Social studies
Worksheet
History of Jazz
History of Jazz
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History of Jazz
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.
4th grade
Fine arts
Worksheet
Juneteenth Emancipation Day
Juneteenth Emancipation Day
Worksheet
Juneteenth Emancipation Day
Students read background information about the establishment of the Juneteenth holiday and answer comprehension and analysis questions.
6th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Civil Rights Leaders Word Puzzle
Civil Rights Leaders Word Puzzle
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Civil Rights Leaders Word Puzzle
Children learn about American Civil Rights and Abolitionist pioneers in this word search puzzle worksheet.
5th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Thurgood Marshall
Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Thurgood Marshall
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Informational Reading Comprehension: Biography of Thurgood Marshall
Introduce students to one of the leading figures of the United States civil rights movement with this reading comprehension worksheet all about Thurgood Marshall!
6th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
A-Z African American Visionaries Poster
A-Z African American Visionaries Poster
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A-Z African American Visionaries Poster
Inspire kids to learn about black changemakers all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.
Preschool
Social studies
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: Etta James
Jazz Greats: Etta James
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Jazz Greats: Etta James
This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.
4th grade
Fine arts
Worksheet
The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad
Worksheet
The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad helped thousands of enslaved Americans find freedom. In this worksheet, your student will learn about this historic network.
4th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Analyzing Poetry: "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes
Analyzing Poetry: "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes
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Analyzing Poetry: "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes
Introduce middle school readers to one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance with Langston Hughes’s poem “Mother to Son.”
7th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Who Is Mae Jemison?
Who Is Mae Jemison?
Worksheet
Who Is Mae Jemison?
Ask students to read an interesting biography about Dr. Mae Jemison and then answer questions about the text!
1st grade
Social studies
Worksheet
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Worksheet
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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.
5th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Jackie Robinson Biography
Jackie Robinson Biography
Worksheet
Jackie Robinson Biography
Help your budding reader learn how to spice up a boring biography by asking him to add in the details that make good writing even better.
3rd grade
Social studies
Worksheet
All About Misty Copeland
All About Misty Copeland
Worksheet
All About Misty Copeland
Use this nonfiction comprehension worksheet to help second and third graders learn all about Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.
2nd grade
Social studies
Worksheet
The Star, Mae Jemison
The Star, Mae Jemison
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The Star, Mae Jemison
Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet!
4th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Children will practice identifying nonfiction text features in this worksheet about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
4th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education
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Brown vs. Board of Education
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.
5th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes
Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes
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Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes
Children learn about the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks in this history worksheet.
2nd grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Informational Reading Comprehension: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Informational Reading Comprehension: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
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Informational Reading Comprehension: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Give your students experience with reading and analyzing primary sources with this powerful excerpt from the memoir of Frederick Douglass.
8th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance
Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance
Worksheet
Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance
In the worksheet Ideas of the Harlem Renaissance, children learn what this cultural movement was about, as well as some famous artists who emerged at the time.
3rd grade
Social studies
Worksheet
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
Worksheet
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.
4th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
Worksheet
Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
This coloring page features Jackie Robinson, a baseball player that paved the way for many great talents in baseball.
2nd grade
Social studies
Worksheet
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Search Black History Month Educational Resources

Learning about black history month? Get inspired to teach with this wide array of resources. Learn about African Americans’ contributions in music (pop, jazz, soul, and other genres), politics, writing, science, sports, and other areas. Students can also learn about African cultures by making flags from African countries, crafting African musical instruments, and cooking African food. To teach more about black history and culture, check out our Martin Luther King Jr. resources.