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Black History Month

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.

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Black History Month

Martin Luther King, Jr: Historical Heroes

Teach your students about Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr with this easy-to-read worksheet and word scramble.

The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad helped thousands of enslaved Americans find freedom. In this worksheet, your student will learn about this historic network.

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!

African American Inventors

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

History of Jazz

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.

Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou

Learn more about author, activist and poet Maya Angelou with this Historical Heroes printable - a great addition to celebrating Black History Month.

Historical Heroes: Jesse Owens

Celebrate Black History Month with this printable about athlete and Olympic gold medal winner Jesse Owens.

Historical Heroes: Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman not only helped slaves escape to freedom, she helped the Union in the civil war and was a women's rights advocate.

Civil Rights Vocabulary

Explore the special vocabulary that applies to the civil rights movement, both the one in our American history and those going on today.

Civil Rights Leaders

Get acquainted with some of the most famous Civil Rights leaders in this challenging word search.

History of Rock 'n' Roll

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of rock 'n' roll music and the history of African-Americans in pop music!

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

Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes

Learn more about this brave woman named Rosa Parks our "Historical Heroes" worksheet about her.

Leaders of the Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad aided thousands of enslaved Americans on the road to freedom. Students will learn about the leaders of this movement.

I Have a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. played a big role in shaping America into the country that it is today. This lesson plan will help your students understand how important he was and help them dream as he did.

Aunt Sue's Stories

Challenge your high schooler to think about the sociocultural issues of Langston Hughes's poetry, with the soulful "Aunt Sue's Stories".

The Negro Speaks of Rivers

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

Black History Playing Cards

These African-American history trading cards feature 36 African-Americans who have paved the road to freedom and equality.

Brown vs. Board of Education

In this worksheet, read all about Brown vs. Board of Education, a court decision that changed the lives of millions of Americans.

Black History Month Word Search

Encourage your child to learn more about the African-American struggle for equality with this word search that's full of important terms and concepts.

Historical Heroes: George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver did more than just play around with peanuts all day. He was an educator, a community leader, and a scientist.

Color Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This Martin Luther King, Jr. coloring page features the most famous and most influential civil rights activist himself!

George Washington Carver Coloring Page

This George Washington Carver coloring page features him with a fistful of peanuts, the plant he's famous for popularizing.

Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker

Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African-American jazz legend Charlie Parker!

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