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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
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
Juneteenth Emancipation Day
Juneteenth Emancipation Day
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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
Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker
Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker
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Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker
Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African-American jazz legend Charlie Parker!
5th grade
Social studies
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
Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
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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
The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad
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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
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
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
Who Is Mae Jemison?
Who Is Mae Jemison?
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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
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
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
All About Mae Jemison Reader
All About Mae Jemison Reader
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All About Mae Jemison Reader
Use this illustrated reader to help kids learn about Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to enter space.
Kindergarten
Social studies
Worksheet
African American Inventors
African American Inventors
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African American Inventors
Your young historian will learn about the some of the most notable African American inventors with this worksheet.
4th 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
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
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Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.
4th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Historical Heroes: Harriet Tubman
Historical Heroes: Harriet Tubman
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Historical Heroes: Harriet Tubman
Children follow along the incredible life story of Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery to rescue hundreds of other enslaved people.
3rd grade
Social studies
Worksheet
All About Wangari Maathai
All About Wangari Maathai
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All About Wangari Maathai
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.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Respond to a Quote: Prompt #4
Respond to a Quote: Prompt #4
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Respond to a Quote: Prompt #4
Students are asked to think critically and hone their reflective writing skills with this thoughtful writing prompt based on a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. quote.
6th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom
Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom
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Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom
Children learn about three songs that inspired and gave hope to the people who fled slavery via the Underground Railroad, then answer questions about what they have learned.
4th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Misty Copeland Portraits
Misty Copeland Portraits
Activity
Misty Copeland Portraits
Learn all about Misty Copeland, a famous African American ballerina with this hands-on, colorful art project!
Preschool
Activity
Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
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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.